In January, the depth of a lake was 1,008 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 806.4 feet. What is the percentage decrease

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vitfil [10]

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In January, the depth of a lake was 1,008 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 806.4 feet. What is the percentage decrease

of the depth of the lake from January to August?

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Gwar [14] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-13T17:52:17+03:00

Gwar [14]4 years ago

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Answer: 20%

Step-by-step explanation:

First you have to take 1008 and subtract 806.4. Once you get that answer you put it into a division problem. So answer over the first number, being 1008. Then multiply that answer by 100. and that is your percentage.