SOLUTION: The percent decrease from 5 to 4 is how much less than the percent increase from 4 to 5?

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Question 1189234: The percent decrease from 5 to 4 is how much less than the percent increase from 4 to 5?
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4/5 = 0.80 = 80% = 100%-20%, a decrease of 20%.

5/4 = 1.25 = 125% = 100%+25%, an increase of 25%.

ANSWER: 25%-20% = 5%