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SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

A population drops from 5,0005{,}000 to 4,2004{,}200. What is the percent decrease?

  • A

    12%

  • B

    14%

  • C

    18%

  • D

    16%

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Explanation

Decrease =800= 800. 800/5000=0.16=16800/5000 = 0.16 = 16\\%.

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