Question

In 2000, the number of fatalities caused by measles was 582,800 worldwide. In 2013, that number was 145,700. Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased

Answer 1

Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by 75% or 437,100 fatalities.

Explanation:

It is given that In 2000, the number of fatalities caused by measles was 582,800 worldwide. In 2013, that number was 145,700.

Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by

`582,800-145,700=437,100`

The percentage change is fatalities is

`(437,100)/(582,800)* 100=75\%`

Therefore the between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by 75% or 437,100 fatalities.

Answer 2

Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by (582,800 - 145,700)/582,800 x 100% = 75%