Question

Ms. Slaughter's homeroom recorded the total number of books read per month.

In November, they read 65 books, and in December they read 52 books. What
was the approximate percent decrease from November to December?


Helpppp work due today :/

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

Let's set up an equation:

65-x%(65)=52

Let's change x% into x/100 to make calculations easier

65-x/100(65)=52

65-13x/20=52

Subtract 65 from both sides

-13x/20=-13

Multiply 20 to both sides to get rid of the fraction

-13x=-260

Divide -13 from both sides to isolate x

x=20

20%