Question

Find the percent of change. round to the nearest tenth of a percent if necessary

60 to 240

Answer 1

Answer: 75%

Explanation:

First: work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing.

Decrease = Original Number - New Number

Then: divide the decrease by the original number and multiply the answer by 100.

% Decrease = Decrease ÷ Original Number × 100

Decrease =240- 60

Decrease = 180

180 /240=0.75 * 100 = 75%

The percent of decrease = 75%