Question

Type the correct answer in the box. Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use / for the fraction bar. Yesterday, the snow was 2 feet deep in front of Archie’s house. Today, the snow depth dropped to 1.6 feet because the day is so warm. What is the percent change in the depth of the snow? The percent change in the depth of snow from yesterday to today is %.

Answer 1

2 f = 100% 1.6f = x X=(1.6*100)/2=80% The percent change from yesterday to today is 20℅

Answer 2

Answer: There is change of 20% in the depth of snow from yesterday to today.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Quantity of snow on yesterday in front of Archie's house = 2 feet

Quantity of snow on today in front of Archie's house = 1.6 feet

We need to find the percent change in the depth of the snow.

Firstly, difference between yesterday and today is given by

1.6-2=-0.4

So, Percentage change in the depth of the snow is given by

$\dfrac{Difference}{Original}\times 100\\\\=\dfrac{-0.4}{2}\times 100\\\\=-20\%$

Hence, there is change of 20% in the depth of snow from yesterday to today.