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The original quantity is 20 and the new quantity is 15. Adam incorrectly says the percent decrease is about ​14.29%. What is the correct percent​ decrease? What error did Adam likely make when finding the percent​ decrease?

What error did Adam likely​ make? A. divided the difference of the two quantities by the sum of the two quantities. B. divided the difference of the two quantities by the product of the two quantities. C. divided the difference of the two quantities by the new quantity. D. divided the new quantity by the original quantity.

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Answer:

A

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A is your answer :))
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