How to find the percent of decrease

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Algebra 1 › How to find the percent of decrease

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When performing a Google search for "Lions" the amount of search results are 257 million. After refining the search to "African Lions" the amount of search results is 6.7 million. What is the percentage change by going from a search for "Lions" to "African Lions"? (Round the answer to one decimal place)

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For your 16th birthday, your parents have decided to help you buy a car. The car you want costs $2500. Your parents said they would contribute $700 toward the purchase price of the car. What was the percent decrease in the price you have to pay for the new car after their contribution?

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A bag of candy has 200 pieces when opened. After eating some, there are 146 left. What is the percent decrease?

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Your weekly allowance went from $40 to $30 a week. Find the percent decrease in your allowance.

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In 1983 there were an estimated 6,000 snow leopards in the world, but now scientists believe there are only around 3,500. By what percent has the snow leopard population declined since 1983? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

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What is the percent decrease from to ?

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Paul wanted to sell his car last year. At the time, he was fairly certain that his car was worth $15000. 1 year later, Paul has finally gotten around to selling his car. Unfortunately, due to depreciation in value, the car is only worth $12000. By what percent, did Paul’s car decrease in value?

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A book was originally priced at $12. It was put on sale for $8. To the nearest percent, by what percentage was its price marked down?

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In 2013, the population of a city was 390,113 people. The same city had a population of 501,662 people in 1999. By what percent did the population of the city decrease during that time period? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

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Between January 2nd and February 15th, the number of Christmas trees in windows on Macalaster Lane decreased by . If of the houses originally displayed trees, what percentage of houses still have trees on February 15th?

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