1800 1800 − 1200 ⋅ 100% = 1800 600 ⋅ 100% = 3 1 ⋅ 100% = 33 3 1 % ≈ 33.3%
The percent decrease from 1800 to 1200 is approximately 33.33%. This is calculated by finding the decrease and dividing it by the original value, then multiplying by 100. Therefore, the percent decrease can be expressed as 1800 600 × 100% ≈ 33.33% .
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