Question

Tell whether the percent change is an increase or a decrease. Then find the percent change. Round to the nearest percent.

$3600 to $3200

Answer 1

11.11111%

11 1/9% decrease

Explanation:

We know that this is a decrease since the number goes from a higher amount to a lower amount.

To find the percent decreases, we take the original amount and subtract the new amount

3600-3200 = 400

Divide this by the original amount

400/3600

.11111111111

Multiply by 100% to get to percent form

11.11111%

We know that .1111111 is 1/9

11 1/9%