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Question 6 3 pts Joshua's diastolic blood pressure reading had been 80. After several weeks of medication, his reading is now 63. By what percent did he reduce his blood pressure? Round to two decimals.

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Answer: There is 21.25% of reduction in blood pressure.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Diastolic blood pressure reading previously = 80

Diastolic blood pressure reading now = 63

Decrement is given by


80-63\\\\=17

So, percentage he reduced his blood pressure is given by


(17)/(80)* 100\\\\=(1700)/(80)\\\\=21.25\%

Hence, there is 21.25% of reduction in blood pressure.

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