Question

There were 160 smarties in the box yesterday, but now there are 116, what is the percent of change?

Answer 1

27.5% decrease

Explanation:

160-116=44

44/160=0.275

0.275 x 100= 27.5

p=27.5% decrease

Answer 2

percent change = 27.5 % decrease

Explanation:

percent change = (original - new)/original

percent change = (160-116)/160

percent change = 44/160

percent change =.275

change from a decimal

percent change = 27.5 % decrease