Question

In 1996, there were 41 classical music radio stations. In 2005, there were 28 classical stations. Find the percent of decrease. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

The percent of decrease from 41 classical music radio stations in 1996 to 28 in 2005 is approximately 31.7% when rounded to the nearest tenth.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent of decrease from 41 classical music radio stations in 1996 to 28 in 2005, you can use the formula for percentage decrease, which is:

Percent Decrease = ((Original Number - New Number) / Original Number) * 100%

First, calculate the decrease in the number of stations:

41 - 28 = 13 stations decreased

Then, to find the percent decrease:

((41 - 28) / 41) * 100% = (13 / 41) * 100% ≈ 31.7%

Rounding to the nearest tenth, we get a percent decrease of 31.7%.