Question

Find the percent of decrease from 270 to 160. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if necessary.

Answer 1

40.8

Explanation:

1.) Subtract 270 from 160.

2.) use the difference of 270 and 160 (which is 110) divided by 270

`(110)/(270)`

3.) Convert fraction into decimal

`(110)/(270) =(11)/(27) =.40777777...`

4.) Multiply the decimal by 100

`.4077...*100=40.777...`

5.) Round it to the nearest tenths.

40.777...≈40.8