Q. What is the percent of change from 25 to 22?Choices:(A) 15% decrease(B) 12% decrease(C) 12% increase(D) 15% increase
Calculate Difference: Step 1: Calculate the difference between the final and initial values.Initial value: 25Final value: 22Difference = Final value - Initial value = 22−25=−3
Calculate Percent Change: Step 2: Calculate the percent of change.Original amount: 25Amount of change: −3Percent of change = (Amount of change/Original amount)×100%Percent of change = (−3/25)×100%=−12%
Determine Increase or Decrease: Step 3: Determine if it's an increase or decrease. Since the percent change is negative, it indicates a decrease.