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15 July, 04:35

the patent and trademark office issued a total of 158,584 utility patents in 2007. this number of patents is down from 174,841 in 2006. what is the percent of decrease?

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  1. 15 July, 04:42
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    9.29%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Utility patents in 2006 is

    174841

    In 2007, the value decreased to 158584

    Decrease = 174841 - 158584

    = 16257

    Percentage decrease Is

    = decrease/value in 2006 x 100%

    That Is

    16257/174841 x 100%

    0.0929 x 100%

    9.29 %

    Therefore, there was a 9.29% decrease in the number of utility patents between 2006 and 2007
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