So,
If the number in the ten-thousandth's place is greater than or equal to 5, then round up. If not, round down.
0.1325: Note the 5. We round up.
0.1325 --> 0.133
Answer: A. divided the difference of the two quantities by the sum of the two quantities.
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Explanation:
The difference of the quantities is 20-15 = 5
The sum of the quantities is 20+15 = 35
Dividing those results leads to 5/35 = 0.142857 which rounds to 0.1429
That converts to 14.29%
This is likely the path Adam took. This path is incorrect. The correct steps are shown below
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Difference = 20-15 = 5
Divide the difference over the original quantity
5/20 = 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%
We have a 25% decrease because the new quantity (15) is smaller than the old quantity (20)
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Here's another way to approach the problem
A = old value = 20
B = new value = 15
C = percent change
C = [ (B-A)/A ] * 100%
C = [ (15-20)/20 ] * 100%
C = (-5/20)*100%
C = -0.25*100%
C = -25%
The negative C value means we have a negative percent change, ie we have a percent decrease. So this is another way to get a 25% decrease.
In this question, the speed of the dolphin is already given, but the unit is different. The speed of the dolphin is given as 40 miles per hour and it has to be converted to feet per hour.
We already know that 1 mile = 5280 feet
Then
40 mile = 5280 * 40 feet
= 211200 feet
So the speed in feet per hour will be 211200 feet per hour. I hope the procedure is clear enough for you to understand. You can always use this method for solving similar problems without requiring any help from outside.
Answer:
yes it does, -6x2= -18
Step-by-step explanation:
