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1 March, 09:19

Finley's pumpkin had a mass of 6.5 kilograms (kg) before he carved it. After carving it, the pumpkin had a mass of 3.9kg. What was the percent decrease in the mass of the pumpkin?

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  1. 1 March, 09:36
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    Percent decrease = (decrease in weight / original weight) * 100

    = [ (6.5 - 3.9) / 6.5] * 100

    = (2.6 / 6.5) * 100

    = 0.4 * 100

    = 40 % answer)

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  2. 1 March, 09:47
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    Its mass decreased 40%

    6.5 - 3.9 = 2.6

    2.6 / 6.5 = 0.4

    0.4 = 40%
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