Question

The number of students in a chess club decreased from 28 to 12. What is the percent decrease? Round your answer to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

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Answer:

57%

Explanation:

The percentage change is found from ...

percent change = ((new value) - (old value))/(old value) × 100%

= (12 -28)/28 × 100%

= -16/28 × 100% = -57%

The percent decrease is 57%.