Question

Yesterday, the snow was 2 feet deep in front of Archie’s house. Today, the snow depth dropped to 1.6 feet because the day is so warm. What is the percent change in the depth of the snow?
The percent change in the depth of snow from yesterday to today is

Answer 1

The correct answer is 20%
2ft. - 1.6ft = 0.4ft.
0.4ft. / 2ft. = 0.2ft
0.2ft x 100% = 20%

Answer 2

Was = 100%
Now = 80%
Difference = 20%