Question

Find the percent of decrease. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary. from 49 ft to 22 ft

Answer 1

decrease = (original number - new number) / original number .....x 100
decrease = (49 - 22) / 49.....* 100 =
                    (27 / 49) * 100 =
                     2700 / 49 = 55% decrease