Question

Last year the 6th grade had 350 students. This year there are only 224 students. What is the percent decrease in the number of 6th graders from last year to this year?

Answer 1

Answer:  36%

Step-by-step explanation:

350-224=126 / 350=.36 x 100=36%

Answer 2

Answer:

There was a 36% decrease from last year to this year.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 : Find the difference of 350 and 224. To do this we must subtract.

350 - 224 = 126

Step 2 : Now we want to find the percentage decrease from 350 to 224, so the question we are should ask ourselves 126 is what percentage of 350?

To solve for this unknown percentage, we can set up an equation and solve for x.

126 = x * 350

To get x alone, divide by 350 on both sides.

0.36 = x

0.36 is equivalent to 36%, therefore there was a 36% decrease from last year to this year.

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