Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image you've uploaded contains a table with calculations related to percent decrease. It seems to be a comparison of original values with the decrease in value, followed by the calculation of the percentage decrease.
Here’s a breakdown of the table content:
Table Columns:
- Original Value
- New Value
- Decrease in Value
- Percentage Decrease
- Solution (not filled in the image)
Data:
- Row 1:
- Original Value: 100
- New Value: 90
- Decrease in Value: 10
- Percentage Decrease: 10%
- Row 2:
- Original Value: 180
- New Value: 120
- Decrease in Value: 60
- Percentage Decrease: 33.33%
- Row 3:
- Original Value: 1,200
- New Value: 270
- Decrease in Value: 930
- Percentage Decrease: 77.5%
- Row 4:
- Original Value: 1,600
- New Value: 400
- Decrease in Value: 1,200
- Percentage Decrease: 75%
Calculations Explained:
The formula for percentage decrease is:
Using this formula:
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For the first row:
- Decrease =
- Percentage Decrease =
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For the second row:
- Decrease =
- Percentage Decrease =
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For the third row:
- Decrease =
- Percentage Decrease =
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For the fourth row:
- Decrease =
- Percentage Decrease =
If you need any specific detail or want to discuss a particular part of this table, please let me know!
Questions:
- How would you calculate the percentage increase if the new value was higher than the original value?
- What would the percentage decrease be if the new value was zero?
- How do you interpret a 100% decrease in value?
- How can percentage decrease be useful in real-world applications?
- What is the significance of the "Solution" column in this table?
Tip:
Always double-check your percentage calculations to ensure accuracy, especially when dealing with large datasets or financial data.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Percentage Decrease
Arithmetic
Formulas
Percentage Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) * 100
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8