Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-10 Change Expressed as a Percent - Lesson Check - Page 148: 6

Answer

see the explanation

Work Step by Step

A percent increase is an increase in the original amount. while a percent decrease is a decrease in the original amount. For example, if the original amount is 100, and I end up with 90, then there has been a 10% decrease.
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