Question

A number is decreased from 7.5 to 5.0, then decrease percent is ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

1/3 or 33%

Step-by-step explanation:

From 7.5 to 5 is a 2.5 decrease and 2.5 fit into 7.5 3 time so it loses 1/3 or 33% of its original value

Answer 2

Answer:

33.333%

Step-by-step explanation:

7.5-5(7.5*x/100)=5.0

-7.5*x/100=-2.5

7.5*x/100=2.5

x/100=2.5/7.5

x=100/3=33.333%