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By decreasing each dimension by 2 units units​, the area of a rectangle decrease from 48 square feet​ (on the​ left) to 24 square feet​ (on the​ right). find the percent decrease in area.
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By decreasing each dimension by 2 units units​, the area of a rectangle decrease from 48 square feet​ (on the​ left) to 24 square feet​ (on the​ right). find the percent decrease in area.

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The original area is 48 square feet.

The area after the decrease in the dimensions is 24 square feet​ .

24 is half of 48, so the area decreased by half, that is by 50%


Answer: 50%
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