What is the percent decrease of 270 to 216

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Lauryn Downs

18 August, 08:11

What is the percent decrease of 270 to 216

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Mylee Lowery · Answer 1

there would be a 20% decrease; or - 20%

216-270 divided by 270 = - 20%

Kathryn · Answer 2

Percentage increase/decrease is hard at first, but easy when you get it. To work this out, you do: Original number - new number = N N : original number * 100 = percentage. So this would be: 270 - 216 = 54 54 : 270 x 100 = 20% decrease.