Question

Berry Delicious is a popular shop that sells chocolate-covered strawberries. Last year, the shop used 9,200 kilograms of strawberries to make its treats. This year, the shop used 7,739.4 kilograms. What is the percent of decrease in the amount of strawberries used annually?

Answer 1

15.9%

Explanation:

Percent decrease formula =

(Initial value - New value/Initial value) × 100

Initial value = 9200kg

New value = 7739.4kg

Percent decrease = (9200 - 7739.4/9200) × 100

Percent decrease = (1460.6/9200) × 100

Percent decrease = 15.8760869565%

Approximately = 15.9%

The percent of decrease in the amount of strawberries used annually is 15.9%