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The circulation of a newsletter decreased from 5200 to 3140. How do you find the percent of decrease in circulation to the nearest percent?

Answer 1

Julia Adams

See explanation below:

The formula for calculating the change in rate over time is:

#p = (N - O)/O * 100#

Where:

#p# is the percent increase or decrease over time.

#N# is the New Value

#O# is the Old Value

Substituting what we have been given:

#p = (3140 - 5200)/5200 *100#

#p = -2060/5200 * 100#

#p = -0.396 xx 100#

#p = -39.6#

The percent change was -40% or a 40% decrease in circulation.

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Answer 2

Avery Alexander

To find the percent decrease in circulation, you would first calculate the difference between the initial circulation and the final circulation. Then, divide that difference by the initial circulation and multiply by 100 to get the percent decrease. In this case, the percent decrease would be approximately 39%.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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