Question

The number of endangered species in a jungle decreased from 75 to 30 in one year.

What is the percent of decrease in the number of endangered species?

A.
40%

B.
45%

C.
60%

D.
150%

Answer 1

\[30-75=-45\]

\[-45\div30=-1.50\]

-1.50x100=-150%

Answer 2

so D) 150%

Answer 3

Percentage decrease = Actual decrease / Original Amount * 100
= (75-30)/75 * 100 = ?