Question

An animal group adopted out 1,526 cats last year. this year, they found homes for 1,214 cats. what is the percent decrease in the number of cats adopted from last year to this year?

Answer 1

Answer: 20.4% decrease

Explanation:

First, find how many fewer cats were adopted out this year: 1,526 - 1214 = 312.

Now, find what percent of 1,526 312 is: 1,526 * x = 312 → x = .204 * 100 = 20.4% :)