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The circulation of a newsletter decreased from 6000 to 3710. Find the percent of decrease in circulation to the nearest percent. 6% 162% 38% 62%

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percent change = ((new value) - (old value))/(old value) × 100%
= (3710 - 6000)/6000 × 100%
= -38.16%

The decrease in circulation is about 38%.
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