A company's sales in Seattle were $400,000 in 2012, while their sales in Portland were $285,000 for the same year. Complete the following statements:

Question

a. Seattle's sales were % larger than Portland's.

b. Portland sales were % smaller than Seattle's.

c. Portland sales were % of Seattle's.

Answer 1

[Using 400 and 285 in these examples.]

a. 400 / 285 = 1.4035. Subtract the 1 and multiply by 100. Seattle's sales are 40.35% larger than Portland's.

b. 285 / 400 = 0.7125, so Portland's sales are 71.25% of Seattle's. 100 - 71.25 = 28.75, so Portland's sales are 28.75% less than Seattle's.

c. 285 / 400 = 0.7125, so Portland's sales are 71.25% of Seattle's.