I think this is correct
Is % x 35
— = — —> — = —
Of 100 5 100
5 • 35 = 175
100 • x = 100x
________
175 / 100 = |1.75 miles|
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Answer:
33 1/3% decrease
Step-by-step explanation:
The original area is (6in)(10in) = 60 in². The reduced area is (5in)(8in) = 40 in². Then the change in area is ...
((new value)/(old value) -1) × 100%
(40/60 -1)×100% = -1/3×100% = -33 1/3%
The area decreased by 33 1/3%.
