Asked by John

The percent decrease from 5 to 4 is how much less than the percent increase from 4 to 5?

A. 0%
B. 5%
C. 15%
D. 20%
E. 25%
Answered by Ms. Sue
1/5 = 0.2 = 20%

1/4 = 0.25 = 25%

25% - 20% = ____%
Answered by Luke
5%

Thank YOU!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Luke or John.

Answered by Charlie
How did you get the second one with 1/4?
Answered by phillip
Is there another way 2 think about this problem?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Divide the difference by the original number.

The difference between 4 and 5 is 1.

1/4 = 25%

Answered by Charlie
Thanx...Ms. Sue... I just wanted to know.
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