Question

what is the percent of change from 40 to 14? 65% increase 84% decrease 84% increase 65% decrease

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount of change

The original value is 40, the new value is 14. The change is \( 40 - 14 = 26 \) (since it's a decrease, we take the absolute difference).

Step2: Calculate the percent of change

The formula for percent of change is \( \frac{\text{Amount of Change}}{\text{Original Amount}} \times 100\% \). Substituting the values, we get \( \frac{26}{40} \times 100\% = 0.65 \times 100\% = 65\% \). Since the new value is less than the original, it's a decrease.

Answer:

D. 65% decrease