Question

Decrease from 126 ounces to 48 ounces percent

Answer 1

Decrease in percentage = 61.9%

Explanation:

Decrease from 126 ounces to 48 ounces percent

First find out the amount of decrease. Subtract the number to find the amount of decrease

`126-48=78`

now find out which percentage is 78

percentage =
`(78)/(126)  \cdot 100=61.9`

Decrease in percentage = 61.9%

Answer 2

Answer: There is 61.9% decrease in the value from 126 ounces to 48 ounces.

Explanation:

Original value=126 ounces

New value = 48 ounces

Difference = 126-48 = 78 ounces

So, Percentage of decrease value is given by

`(Difference)/(Original)* 100\\\\=(78)/(126)* 100\\\\=61.9\%`

So , there is 61.9% decrease in the value from 126 ounces to 48 ounces.