what is the approximate percent decrease from 1,865 to 1,240?

\\text{percent decrease} = \frac{\text{amount of decrease}}{\text{original amount}}\

33.5%
50%
66.5%
150%

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what is the approximate percent decrease from 1,865 to 1,240?

\\text{percent decrease} = \frac{\text{amount of decrease}}{\text{original amount}}\

33.5%
50%
66.5%
150%

Accepted Answer

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(A) 33.5%

(B) 50%

(C) 66.5%

(D) 150%

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Identify the given values

Calculate the amount of decrease

Calculate the percent decrease

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