Question 47587This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Need help solving these kind of problems. Once I am shown how to work this type, I will be able to work the rest.
The electricity costs of a business decreased from $12,000 one year to $10,920 the next. What is the rate of decrease?
Can someone show me how to set up the problem to get the solution.
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This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The time it took to decrease the electricity cost is one year.
(12000,0) and (10920,1)
Now, find slope:
M = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (12000 - 10920)/(0 - 1) = -1080
1080/12000 = 0.09 = 9%
The Rate of Decrease: 9%
Check: 9% of 12000 is 1080 .... 12000 - 1080 = 10920
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