family phone bill decreased from $50 a month to about $46 a month. what was the percent decrease?

I answered this a while ago

To find the percent decrease, you need to calculate the difference between the original value and the new value, and then divide that by the original value. Finally, multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

In this case, the original value is $50, and the new value is $46. To find the difference, subtract the new value from the original value: $50 - $46 = $4.

Next, divide the difference ($4) by the original value ($50): $4 / $50 = 0.08.

Finally, multiply the result (0.08) by 100 to convert it to a percentage: 0.08 * 100 = 8%.

Therefore, the percent decrease in the family phone bill is 8%.