Question

If the original quantity is 8 and the new quantity is 2 what is the percent decrease

Answer 1

It’s a 75% decrease

Explanation:

2 is 25% of 8 so since 8-2= 6 and 6/2=3 so you’d do 25 x 3 = 75 giving you 75%

Answer 2

75%

Explanation:

12.5 percent decrease per 1, multiply by 6, =75