Question

Aaron's score on a pre-algebra test was 92. His score on a second pre-algebra test was 84.Which of the following is closest to the percent of decrease in aaron score?

.087
.095
8.7
9.5?

Answer 1

The difference between the 92 and 84 is 8; so in this case since it is the number closest to the difference of the two percentages, it would be 8.7.