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The temperature of an oven went from 320° to 280°. What was the percent decrease in temperature?. . . A.1.25% . B.12.5%. C.1.43%. D.14.3%
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The temperature of an oven went from 320° to 280°. What was the percent decrease in temperature?. . . A.1.25% . B.12.5%. C.1.43%. D.14.3%
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the amount of temperature decreased is :
320 - 280 = 40
The percentage of temperature decreased is :
40 / 320 x 100 % = 12.5 %
The answer is option B. 12.5 %
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