SOLUTION: If a number decreases from 1300 to 900 then find the percentage decrease?

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Question 691311:

If a number decreases from 1300 to 900 then find the percentage decrease?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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1300-X=900
-X=900-1300
-X=-400
X=400 THE DECREASE.
400/1300=.308=30.8 PERCENTAGE.