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Last week, Jake walked 1 mile in 15 minutes. This week, he walked 1 mile in 12 minutes. What is the percent of decrease in Jake's time to walk a mile? Enter your answer in the box.
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Last week, Jake walked 1 mile in 15 minutes. This week, he walked 1 mile in 12 minutes.

What is the percent of decrease in Jake's time to walk a mile?

Enter your answer in the box.

User Branka
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His time to walk a mile decreased by 20%. So it decreased by 20%. Hope i helped

User Aquarhead
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A 20% decrease. 12/15 is 80%, so a 20% decrease from 100%.
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