Question

The private school enrolled 1050 new students last year and the number of students enrolled this year decreased to 798.What was the percentage decrease in the number of students enrolled?

Answer 1

24%

Explanation:

% change =
`(difference)/(original amount)` x 100

; 1050 - 798 = 252

% change =
`(252)/(1050)` x 100

% change = 0.24 x 100

% change = 24

the percentage decrease in the number of students enrolled is 24%

Answer 2

Explanation:

Decreased students = 1050 - 798 = 252

Decreased percentage = (decreased students ÷ number of last year students) * 100

=
`(252)/(1050)*100`

= 24%