SOLUTION: The number of farms in a region is decreasing. In 1982 there were approximately 5.5 million​ farms, while in​ 2014, there were only approximately 4.4 million farms. Find the pe

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Question 1152211: The number of farms in a region is decreasing. In 1982 there were approximately 5.5 million​ farms, while in​ 2014, there were only approximately 4.4 million farms. Find the percent of decrease in the number of farms.
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
million decrease

20% decrease

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