Q. What is the percent of change from 20 to 11?Choices:(A) 45% decrease(B) 45% increase(C) 9% decrease(D) 9% increase
Calculate Difference: Step 1: Calculate the difference between the final value and the initial value.Initial value: 20Final value: 11Difference = Final value - Initial value = 11−20=−9Amount of change is −9.
Calculate Percent: Step 2: Calculate the percent of change.Amount of change: −9Original amount: 20Percent of change = Original amountAmount of change×100%Percent of change = 20−9×100%= −0.45×100%= −45%The percent of change is −45%.
Determine Change Type: Step 3: Determine whether the percent of change is an increase or decrease.Since the number goes down from 20 to 11, it is a decrease.The percent of change is a 45% decrease.