A certain article of clothing was discounted during a special sale to 4/5 of its original retail price. When the clothing didn't sell, it was discounted even further to 1/2 of its original retail price during a second sale. By what percent did the price of this article of clothing decrease from the first sale to the second sale?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices: A) 50 % B) 33.33 % C) 40 % D) 16.66 % E) 12.5 %

Rationale: "say the original retail price of the item was $ 200 . the price after the first sale = 4 / 5 * $ 200 = $ 160 . the price after the second sale = 1 / 2 * $ 200 = $ 100 . the percent change from the first sale to the second = ( 160 - 100 ) / 150 = 1 / 3 = 40 % . answer : c ."
Answer: C