Question

Last year, Dr. Kelley saw 1,140 patients. This year, she saw 741 patients. What is the percent of decrease in the number of patients seen each year?

Answer 1

Answer: 35% decrease each year

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Find the difference between the original and new value: (a - b)

2. Divide this difference by the original value: (a - b) / a.

Multiply the result by 100 to convert it into percentages.

That's it! As you see, it's not hard at all to calculate the percent decrease.

exp:

1. 1,140 -741 = 399

2. 399 / 1140 = 0.35

3. 0.35 x 100 = 35

4. meaning 35%