Question

Find the percent of decrease. 140 to 84.

Answer 1

decrease = 140 - 84 = 56

% decrease = 56/140 × 100 = 40%

Answer 2

Okay. So we subtract 84 from 140. 140 - 84 is 56. Then, we do 56/140, which gives us 0.4. Multiply 0.4 and 100 you get 40. There is a 40% decrease from 140 to 84.