A quantity decreases from to . By what percent did it decrease?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 20%

  1. Step 1: Calculate the absolute magnitude of the decrease: .
  2. Step 2: Divide this difference by the original baseline value : .
  3. Step 3: Convert the resulting quotient to a percentage: .
Answer
20%.

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