If an athlete's weight decreases from 180 pounds to 175.5 pounds, what is the percent decrease?

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24 May 2019 Percentage

If an athlete's weight decreases from 180 pounds to 175.5 pounds, what is
the percent decrease?

OPtion

1) 2.4%
2) 2.7%
3) 2.5%
4) 2.0%
5) 2.6%
6) 2.8%
7) 2.9%
8) 2.1%
9) 3.0%
10) None of these

Solution

Percent Decrease = (180-175.5)*100/180 = 2.5%

Correct Option: 3 Best Solution (4)