Question

There were 49 students enrolled in the school photography club in the fall and 28 students enrolled in the spring. What is the

Answer 1

The percent decrease in the number of students enrolled in the photography club was 22.45%

Explanation:

The complete question is

There were 49 students enrolled in the school photography club in the fall and 28 students enrolled in the spring. What is the percent decrease in the number of students enrolled in the photography club?

we know that

49 students enrolled in the school photography club in the fall represent the 100%

so

using proportion

Find out what percentage represent the difference of students (49-28=11 students)

`(49)/(100\%)=(11)/(x)\\\\x=(100\%)(11)/49\\\\x= 22.45\%`