Question

tem = 462-5 h 1995. Central High School had a student population of 2250 students. By 2005, the student population was only 1.800 students. What is the percent of decrease in the student population? A 2002 B. 25% C. 75% D. 80% tem = 119766

Answer 1

Central High School had a student population of 2250 students.

By 2005, the student population was only 1.800 students.

What is the percent of decrease in the student population?

A 2002

B. 25%

C. 75%

D. 80%

Percentage of decrease = 100 - 100 * (1800/2250) = 100 - 100 * 0.8 = 100 - 80 = 20%