A certain article of clothing was discounted during a special sale to 3/4 of its original retail price. When the clothing didn't sell, it was discounted even further to 2/5 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 most appropriate option
A) 50 %
B) 33.33 %
C) 25 %
D) 46.66 %
E) 12.5 %

Rationale: say the original retail price of the item was $ 200 . the price after the first sale = 3 / 4 * $ 200 = $ 150 . the price after the second sale = 2 / 5 * $ 200 = $ 80 . the percent change from the first sale to the second = ( 150 - 80 ) / 150 = 1 / 3 = 46.66 % . answer : d .
Answer: D