Question

Find the percent of change. Round to the nearest

tenth, if necessary. Then state whether the percent of
change is an increase or a decrease.
30. From 55 lb to 24 lb

Answer 1

Decease in weight by 56.4%

Explanation:

From 55 lb to 24 lb,

There is a decrease in the weight from 55 lb to 24 lb.

For the percentage decrease in weight,

Change in weight = 55 - 24

= 31 lb

Percentage change in weight =
`\frac{\text{Total change}}{\text{Initial value}}* 100`

=
`(31)/(55)* 100`

= 56.36%

≈ 56.4%

Therefore, there is a decease in weight by 56.4%.