Whether the change is an increase or decrease . . .
-- Divide the new number by the original number.
-- Multiply the result by 100.
-- Subtract 100.
-- Now you have the percent of change.
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Identify the percent of change as an increase or a decrease.120 meals to 52 meals
40% decrease
It is a 50% decrease
40% decrease.
Percent change can be found using the formula below:(new amount) - (original amount)% change = __________________________(original amount)Using this formula, we find that2.8 - 3.5 -0.7_______ = ____ = -0.2, which equals a 20% decrease (negative answer)3.5 3.5