Question

The monthly snowfall on Sugar Mountain dropped from 26 inches to 20 inches. What is the percent decrease?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

first work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing. Next, divide the decrease by the original number and multiply the answer by 100 to get the answer

Answer 2

about 23% decrease

Explanation:

26-20=6

6 divided by 26 = 0.230

0.230 x 100 = 23