To find:
If the new amount is an increase or decrease in original amount. Then, to find the percent change to nearest percent.
Answer to Problem 71MR
Percent change is a
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Original amount is
Concept used:
As new amount is less than original amount, so it is a decrease in the original amount. Calculate percent decrease using following formula:
And calculate decrease as:
Calculation: Use above formulae as :
Calculate percent change:
Conclusion: So, nearest percent decrease is
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