SOLUTION: Last year the backgammon club had 30 members. This year the club has 24 members. What is the percent in the number of members?

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Question 1053641: Last year the backgammon club had 30 members. This year the club has 24 members. What is the percent in the number of members?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Percentage decrease?
P={(New-Old)/Old)*100
P=%28%2824-30%29%2F30%29%2A100=-600%2F30=-20
20% decrease