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An eagle was at an altitude of 1450 m. The eagle decreased its altitude to 1200 m. What was the percent decrease in the altitude? Round to the nearest percent.
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An eagle was at an altitude of 1450 m. The eagle decreased its altitude to 1200 m. What was the percent decrease in the altitude? Round to the nearest percent.

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The answer is 17% (rounded to the nearest percent).

1450 - 1200 = 250.
(250 ÷ 1450) × 100 = 17.24...%
Round 17.24...% to nearest percent = 17%.
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