The percent of decrease means "what is the percentage decrease from a larger number to a smaller number?" For example: What is the percentage decrease from 90 to 72? Solution: (90 - 72) / 90 = % 18 / 90 = 1 / 5 = .2 = 20% Check: 90 * .2 = 18 90 - 18 = 72 = true!
90
(72 - 64)/72 x 100 = 11.1 recurring (that is, 11.1111...) percent.
9.09% decrease.
45 is 37.5% smaller than 72.
The percent of decrease means "what is the percentage decrease from a larger number to a smaller number?" For example: What is the percentage decrease from 90 to 72? Solution: (90 - 72) / 90 = % 18 / 90 = 1 / 5 = .2 = 20% Check: 90 * .2 = 18 90 - 18 = 72 = true!
72/80 x 100 = 90 % 100 - 90 = 10 % which is the decrease from 80 to 72
90% of 72 = 90% * 72 = 0.9 * 72 = 64.8
90
(72 - 64)/72 x 100 = 11.1 recurring (that is, 11.1111...) percent.
40% decrease.
9.09% decrease.
It is a 62.5% decrease
-17.2414%
72 is an increase of negative 20% compared to 90.
72 is 80 percent of 90.
45 is 37.5% smaller than 72.