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1 October, 12:04

Three months ago, Santos could walk 2 miles in 40 minutes. Today he can walk 2 miles in 25 minutes. What is the percent decrease?

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  1. 1 October, 12:12
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    decreased minutes = 40 - 25 = 15 minutes

    Percentage = 15/40 * 100 = 1500/40 = 150/4 = 75/2 = 37.5%
  2. 1 October, 12:33
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    Let p = percent decrease

    (40 - 25) / 25 = p/100

    Solve for p.
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