Question

Find each percent decrease. round to the nearest percent. from $16 to $4​

Answer 1

The percentage decrease in amount is 75%

The percentage decrease can be calculated thus ;

• (Difference/ Initial amount) × 100%

Difference = 16 - 4 = 12

Initial amount = 16

Now we have :

(12 / 16) × 100%

0.75 × 100%

75%

Hence, the percentage decrease is 75%

Answer 2

The percent of increase or decrease is the measure of percent change.Explanation: