The price of an item decreased from 500 to 400, what is the percent of decrease?

The price of an item decreased from 500 to 400, what is the percent of decrease?

Explanation

Original price = 500

New price = 400

Decrease = 500 - 400 = 100

Percentage decrease = 100/500 × 100 = 1/5 × 100 = 20%