Question

A mountain on a tropical island experiences changes in height due to volcanic activity. When the mountain was last measured, its height was 2,500 meters. Now it is 1,875 meters. What is the percent of decrease in the height of the mountain?

Answer 1

Answer: It is -25%

Step-by-step explanation:

(1875-2500):2500*100 =

(1875:2500-1)*100 =

75-100 = -25

Now we have: What is the percentage increase/decrease from 2500 to 1875 = -25