Question

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.

Answer 1

14% decrease

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

@Skielerlucas04 could you help me with this one?

Answer 4

how did u get 14%?

Answer 5

25.5 - 11.5

Answer 6

thats terribly not wrong huh lol

Answer 7

wrong i meant*

Answer 8

idk this :(