Calculate the ratio of the second term to the first term, and express the answer as a decimal value. State the percent increase and decrease.
* 80, 60
*36, 32
2006-12-03 03:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by mixed 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The ratio of 60 to 80 is 60/80 or 3/4. The percent decrease is
20/80 X 100 or 25%
The ratio of 32 to 36 is 32/36 or 8/9. % decrease is
4/36 X 100 or 11 1/9 %
2006-12-03 03:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by hayharbr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60/80 = .75 This is a 25% decrease.
32/36 = .89 This is a 11% decrease.
2006-12-03 03:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by maddojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 is 60/80 of 80 ratio = 3/4 or .75 %decrease = .25
32 is 32/36 of 36 or raio = 8/9 = .888...... % decrease = .111111 or 100/9%
2006-12-03 03:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80, 60 = 4:3
% decrease = 25%
36,32 = 9:8
% decrease = 5.8824%
2006-12-03 04:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by P2pauly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
36.32/80.60 = 0.45 = 45%
Ther is a decrease from 100% -45% = 55%
2006-12-03 03:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋