Question

Candy bars used to be sold in 6-ounce bars, but are now sold in 4-ounce bars. What is the percent of change?

a) 33.33%
b) 50%
c) 25%
d) 66.67%

Answer 1

To find the percent of change in size from a 6-ounce to a 4-ounce candy bar, subtract the new size from the original size, divide by the original size, and multiply by 100 to obtain 33.33%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for the percent of change in the size of a candy bar, from its original 6-ounce size to its new 4-ounce size. To calculate the percentage decrease, you subtract the new amount from the original amount, divide by the original amount, and then multiply by 100 to get a percentage.

Percent of Change = ((Original Weight - New Weight) / Original Weight) * 100

= ((6 ounces - 4 ounces) / 6 ounces) * 100
= (2 ounces / 6 ounces) * 100
= 0.3333... * 100
= 33.33%

Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 33.33%.