Question

Heather is trying to decrease the amount of toys that Oliver has. Originally, he had 55 toys in his room and now he only has 30. By what percentage did Heather decrease the amount of toys?

Answer 1

25/55 = x/100, so I think it is 45% Decreased.

Answer 2

Answer:  45.45%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:  The number of toys in Heather's room before = 55

The number of toys now in the room = 30

Now, the decrease in the toys = $55-30=25$

We know that the percent decrease is given by ;-

$\dfrac{\text{Decrease in amount}}{\text{amount before}}\times100$

$\\=\dfrac{25}{55}\times100=45.4545\approx45.45\%$

Hence, Heather decrease the amount of toys by  45.45% .