Hi there!
nearest percentage=64%
<em><u>1.Subtract starting value and final value:</u></em>
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<em><u>2.Divide it by the starting value:</u></em>
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<em><u>3.Multiply the term by 100:</u></em>
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<em><u>4.Round the term:</u></em>
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Therefore, the decrease of the total 8 years was 64%.
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