Question

In January, the depth of a lake was 1,137 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 682.2 feet. What is the percentage decrease of the depth of the lake from January to August?
48%
67%
60%
40%

Answer 1

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

Answer 2

@dtuniyants

Answer 3

The answer 40% so D.

Answer 4

\[\frac{(1137-682.2) 100}{1137}=40 \% \]