Question

Springdale Hardware kept an inventory of 2,240 lawnmowers in the past, versus 1,120

lawnmowers now that they are under new management. What is the percent of decrease in
the inventory level?

Answer 1

Answer: -50%

Explanation:

Based off what we already know, 1120 is half of 2240. If 1120 is half of 2240, we can infer that the inventory level decreased by 50%.