The number of fish in a lake deceased by 25% between last year and this year. Last year there were 60 fish in the lake. What is the population this year?

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Monica White

26 January, 16:06

The number of fish in a lake deceased by 25% between last year and this year. Last year there were 60 fish in the lake. What is the population this year?

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Ariana · Answer 1

45 fish

explination. 25% of 60 = 15

60-15=45

Kameron Banks · Answer 2

The population decreased by 25% which means there is 75% of the population left (100% - 25% = 75%)

Multiply last years population by 75%:

60 x 0.75 = 45 fish this year.