Question

Find the percent of change and describe it as an increase or decrease. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

$12.20 to $4.80


A.
60.7% decrease


B.
154.2% decrease


C.
39.3% decrease

Answer 1

Answer: A. $60.7% decrease

Answer:

= 60.6557% decrease

Explanation:

Solution:

Calculate percentage change

from V1 = 12.2 to V2 = 4.8

(V2−V1)|V1|×100

=(4.8−12.2)|12.2|×100

=−7.412.2×100

=−0.606557×100

=−60.6557%change

=60.6557%decrease

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation:

It just is.