Answer:
% Change = (87.5 - 125) / 125 * 100%
= -37.5 / 125 * 100%
= -0.3 * 100%
= -30 %
The percent change is -30 % or 30% decrease.
Answer:
54.80 MPa to 55.92 MPa
Step-by-step explanation:
Sample mean fracture strength (x) = 55.36 MPa
Sample standard deviation (s) = 3.99 MPa
Sample size (n) = 196.
The upper and lower bounds for a 95% confidence interval are given by:

The upper and lower bounds of the confidence interval are;

The 95% confidence interval for true average fracture strength is 54.80 MPa to 55.92 MPa
Ratios don't have to be "per" something, while rates are "per" something.
Ratios compare 2 or more values, as well as rates.
39/1.5 = 26 km per hour
51/3 = 17 km per hour
Then you need the mean. 26+17/2 = 21.5 km per hour