If the original quantity is 6 and the new quantity is 3​, what is the percent​ decrease?

Answer 1

To calculate the percent decrease, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Percent Decrease} = \frac{\text{Original Quantity} - \text{New Quantity}}{\text{Original Quantity}} \times 100 \]

In this case:

• Original Quantity = 6
• New Quantity = 3

Now plug in the values:

\[ \text{Percent Decrease} = \frac{6 - 3}{6} \times 100 \] \[ = \frac{3}{6} \times 100 \] \[ = 0.5 \times 100 \] \[ = 50% \]

Thus, the percent decrease is 50%.