Question

Supposed original quantity is 179 five and the new quantity is 126. Write an expression that represents the percent change. Find the percent change in express it as a rational number.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is a -29.6% change

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent change, use the percent change equation.

(New - Old)/(Old) * 100 = Percent Change

(126 - 179)/(179) * 100 = Percent Change

-53/179 * 100 = Percent Change

-.296 * 100 = Percent Change

-29.6% = Percent Change