Question

68 miles to 42.5 miles percent change

Answer 1

37.5%. 68-42.5 is 25.5, and 25.5/68 is 0.375.

Answer 2

As per the statement:

Original distance = 68 miles

New distance = 42.5 miles

We have to find the percent change.

Since original distance is greater than than the new distance.

this is a percentage of decrease.

Change in distance = 42.5 - 68 = 25.5 miles

then;

`\text{Percent change} = \frac{\text{change in Distance}}{\text{Original distance}} * 100`

Substitute the given values we have;

`\text{Percent change} = -\frac{25.5}}{68}* 100`

Simplify:

`\text{Percent change} =- 37.5\%`

Therefore, the percent of decrease = 37.5%