If an athlete's weight decreases from 160 pounds to 152 pounds. what is the percentage decrease?
- 10%
- 6%
- 4%
- 5%
Explanation
First, find the difference in weight:
160 - 152 = 8 pounds
Then, divide the difference by the original weight:
8 ÷ 160 = 0.05
Convert the decimal to a percentage:
0.05 × 100% = 5%
So, the athlete's weight decreased by 5%.
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