Question

find the percent decrease. round to the nearest percent.
from 92°f to 55°f
the percent decrease is
%

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount of decrease

Subtract the new temperature from the original temperature: $92 - 55 = 37$

Step2: Calculate the percent decrease

Use the formula for percent decrease: $\frac{\text{Amount of Decrease}}{\text{Original Amount}} \times 100\%$. So, $\frac{37}{92} \times 100\% \approx 40.22\%$

Step3: Round to the nearest percent

Rounding $40.22\%$ to the nearest percent gives $40\%$

Answer:

40