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Percent Increase and Decrease — Quiz

Question 5 • Grade 7 Mathematics

What is the percent decrease when the balance in a bank account goes from 300 dollars to 60 dollars ?

Answer
A
The percent decrease is 20 percent .
B
The percent decrease is 25 percent .
C
The percent decrease is 80 percent .
D
The percent decrease is 87 percent .

Explanation

The balance decreased by $300 − $60 = $240. Divide the decrease by the original balance and multiply by 100: ($240 ÷ $300) × 100 = 80%. The correct choice is “The percent decrease is 80 percent.”

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