Question

If 15 is reduced to 9 the decrease is what percent of the original number

Answer 1

Answer:

40 PERCENT

Step-by-step explanation:

REDUCED NUMBER IS ,

ORIGNAL NO. - REDUCED NO. = RESULT

15-x=9

x =6

NOW WE NEED PERCENT OF 6 OUT OF 15

i.e. 6 x 100/15 = 40 PERCENT