In January, the depth of a lake was 1,008 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 806.4 feet. What is the percentage decrease of the depth of the lake from January to August?

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Asa Barrera

Mathematics

14 October, 03:37

In January, the depth of a lake was 1,008 feet. In August, the depth of the lake was 806.4 feet. What is the percentage decrease of the depth of the lake from January to August?

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Alondra Wang · Answer 1

Answer: 20%

Step-by-step explanation:

First you have to take 1008 and subtract 806.4. Once you get that answer you put it into a division problem. So answer over the first number, being 1008. Then multiply that answer by 100. and that is your percentage.