By decreasing each dimension by 3 units, the area of a rectangle decreased from 50 square feet (on the left) to 14 square feet (on the right). Find the percent decrease in area.

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Mjtko asked Jun 17, 2023

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By decreasing each dimension by 3 units, the area of a rectangle decreased from 50 square feet (on the left)

to 14 square feet (on the right). Find the percent decrease in area.

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Mjtko asked Jun 17, 2023

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Answer:

Percent decrease in area is 72%

Explanation:

Percentage decrease is

100% - 14/50 * 100%

100% - 28% = 72%

Therefore, percentage decrease is 72%

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