SOLUTION: what is the percentage of decrease between 3,500 and 2,205

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Question 324545: what is the percentage of decrease between 3,500 and 2,205
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the percentage of decrease between 3,500 and 2,205
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Quantity of decrease = 3500-2205 = 1295
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Percent of decrease = 1295/3500 = 0.37 = 37%
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Stan H.