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Find the percentage change if : a quantity decreases from 600 to 400​

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Answer:

33.3333% decrease
User Sastanin
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  • A quantity decreases from 600 to 400.
  • Decrease = 600 - 400 = 200
  • Percentage decrease
  • = (Decrease in quantity/Initial quantity × 100) %
  • = (200/600 × 100)%
  • = (1/3 × 100)%
  • = 33.3 %

Answer:

The percentage decrease is 33.3 %.

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