Question

In one year, profit fell from $1.73 billion to $1.18 billion. What was the percent decrease in profit?​

Answer 1

31.7919075 % decrease

Explanation:

To find the percent decrease

Take the original amount and subtract the new amount

1.73 billion - 1.18 billion =.55 billion

Divide by the original amount

.55 billion / 1.73 billion

.317919075

Change to percent form

31.7919075 % decrease