Question

In January, the depth of a lake was 1,178 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 1,001.3 feet. What is the percentage decrease of the depth of the lake from January to August?

Answer 1

15%

Explanation:

decrease in depth = 1,178 - 1,001.3 = 176.7

percentage decrease = 176.7/1,178 = 0.15 = 15%