Question

The boiling point of water is 212°F at sea level. Andres lives at an elevation of

7,500 ft and finds that water boils at 198°F. What is the percent decrease in
the boiling point of water from sea level to 7,500 ft? Give your answer to the
nearest tenth of a percent. Show your work.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The decrease from 212 to 198 is 14 degrees

14 degrees is what percent of 212 degrees?

14 / 212 x 100% = 6.6 % decrease