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Dr. Murphy, a farm veterinarian, just weighed a particular pig and found out it is 9 kilograms. The last time she checked, the pig weighed 10 kilograms. What percent lighter is the pig now?
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Dr. Murphy, a farm veterinarian, just weighed a particular pig and found out it is 9 kilograms. The last time she checked, the pig weighed 10 kilograms. What percent lighter is the pig now?

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Find the difference 10-9=1kg


Solve:

10x/100=1

10/x=1

X=10


Solution

The pig is now 10% lighter
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