Question

Before: 42 dogs
Now: 35 dogs

What is the percentage decrease?

Answer 1

16.7% (to 3sf)

Explanation:

Percentage decrease

=
`(42-35)/(42)` × 100%

=
`(7)/(42)` × 100%

=
`(1)/(6)` × 100%

= 16.7% (to 3sf)