Answer:
25%
Step-by-step explanation:
An easy way to figure this out is just by dividing the initial amount of students (18) by the current amount of students (24), and then subtracting 1.
So, 18/24 = 0.75 (aka 75%), and 1 - 0.75 = 0.25 (aka 25%)
250 total places to get food this year
Common difference = 2nd term - first term
= -13-(-6)
= -13+6
= -7