Question

Find the percent of change between the two numbers 2 and 1.42.

Answer 1

29%

Explanation:

`(0.58)/(2) * 100 \\`

29%

Answer 2

Percent decrease formula: new value - old value / old value

Solve with the given values.

2 - 1.42 / 2

0.58 / 2

0.29

Turn the decimal into a percentage.

0.29 * 100% = 29%

Therefore, there is a 29% decrease.

Best of Luck!