Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - Chapter Review - 2-10 Change Expressed as a Percent - Page 156: 59

Answer

decrease, 20%

Work Step by Step

To solve, use the formula: (new amount - original amount)÷origional amount then plug in the numbers and solve: $(200-250)\div250$ $-50\div250 = -0.2=-20$%
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