Question

The price of internet service decreased to $52 from $56. What is the percent of decrease? Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

-7%

Explanation:

To find the percent increase/decrease:

1. Subtract the original value from the new value.
2. Divide by the original value.
3. Multiply the decimal by 100 to convert to a percent.

52 - 56 = -4

-4/56 = -0.07

-0.07*100 = -7%