Question

Officer Brimberry wrote 24 tickets for traffic violations last week, but only 15 tickets this week. What is the percent decrease? Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Answer 1

%37,5

Explanation:

Last week = 24 Tickets

This week = 15 Tickets

Decrease = 24 - 15 = 9 Tickets

We should calculate the percentage of 9 in 24

Let's say %100 percentage is 24

İf 100 percentage is 24

Then X percentage is 9

100 * 9 = 24 * X

900 = 24 * X

900 / 24 = X

37,5 = X -----> It is the percentage of decrease