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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The consumption of a vegetable has decreased. The consumption per capita in 2000 was 25.5 pounds. and in 2010 , the consumption dropped to 11.5 pounds. Find the percent decrease. Round to the nearest 10th of a percent.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

14% decrease

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it says to find the amount of that decrease based on the original amount. i got 14% as well, but its not correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Skielerlucas04 could you help me with this one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how did u get 14%?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

25.5 - 11.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats terribly not wrong huh lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wrong i meant*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk this :(

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