Question

What is the percent change if the student population of the school goes from 380 students to 335 students? Round to the nearest whole percent.

12% decrease


25% increase


12% increase


45% decrease

Answer 1

Answer:

45% decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

Percent change formula

To calculate percent change we need to take the difference between the starting value and final value, divide by the absolute value of the starting value, and multiply the result by 100.

380/335

1.13x100

113-335-380

158