Question

Finley's pumpkin had a mass of
\[6.5\] kilograms
\[(\text{kg})\] before he carved it. After it was carved, the pumpkin had a mass of
\[3.9\,\text{kg}\].
What was the percent decrease in the mass of the pumpkin?

\[\%\]

Answer 1

Percent decrease = (change/original) × 100% = ((6.5 − 3.9)/6.5) × 100% = (2.6/6.5) × 100% = 0.4 × 100% = 40%.