Question

There were 40 students enrolled in the school photography club in the fall and 28 students enrolled in the spring. What is the percent decrease in the number of students enrolled in the photography club?

Answer 1

Answer:

-30%

Step-by-step explanation:

40 in fall, 28 in spring.

Percentage: p=(28-40)/40×100=

-12/40×100=-12/4×10=-30%

The minus sign indicates 'decrease'.

Answer 2

Answer:

Decreased by 12 and it decreased by 30%

Step-by-step explanation: