Question

If the amount of corn in the field increases by 40%, what percent of the original amount do you have? If the amount of the corn in the field decreases by 40%, what percent of the original amount do you have? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

Increase has 140%, decrease has 60%

Explanation:

Basically, you start of with 100%

For increasing, add 40 percent to 100 percent. 100+40=140%

Do the same for decreasing. 100-40=60%