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What is the percent change from 122 to 37? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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122 to 37

We have to write an equation:

122 multiplied by a percentage in decimal form is equal to 37:

122x=37

Solve for x:

x=37/122

x= 0.30

Multiply by 100

0.30 x 100= 30.3%

Since is a percentage decrease

100-30.3 = 69.7%

The percentage change is a 69.7% decrease.

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