Solve the problem.
-Due to a lack of funding, the number of students enrolled at City College went from 8000 last year to 3000 this year. Find the percent decrease in enrollment. (Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if necessary.)
A) 37.5%
B) 166.7%
C) 62.5%
D) 266.7%

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percent decrease in enrollment is calculated by the formula: [(Original Number - New Number) / Original Number] * 100. So, [(8000 - 3000) / 8000] * 100 = 62.5%.

Solve the Problem. -Due to a Lack of Funding, the Number of Students