Question

The temperature last Monday was 32˚F at 8:00 am. During the next hour it dropped to 24˚F. What was the percent decrease?

Answer 1

Answer:

The percentage decrease in the temperature is 25%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperature last monday was =32°F

The dropped temperature during the next hour=24°F

The Percentage decrease in the temperature will be=$\frac{32^{{\circ}}-24^{{\circ}}}{32}{\times}100$

=$\frac{8}{32}{\times}100$

=$0.25{\times}100$

=$25%$