Question

What is the percent decrease in the amount invested by C in the year 2007 from the previous year?

• A. 11.3
• B. 13.5
• C. 12.5
• D. 14.3
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C 12.5

C's investment in the year 2006 = Rs 40 thousand
C's investment in the year 2007 = Rs 35 thousand
$\therefore$ Percent decrease $=\frac{40-35}{40}\times 100$
=12.5