Question

Identify the percent change: 14 dollars to 10 dollars

Answer 1

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Answer:

 - 28.6 %  (approx)

Discussion:

14 -> 10 dollars is a drop of (14-10) or 4 dollars.  The percent drop  is given by

(14-10)/14 =

4/14 =

2/7 =

28.6%  (approx)

Since this is a drop the percent is actually negative = - 28.6%

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MrB