Answer :
Answer:
As per the statement:
Original distance = 68 miles
New distance = 42.5 miles
We have to find the percent change.
Since original distance is greater than than the new distance.
this is a percentage of decrease.
Change in distance = 42.5 - 68 = 25.5 miles
then;
[tex]\text{Percent change} = \frac{\text{change in Distance}}{\text{Original distance}} \times 100[/tex]
Substitute the given values we have;
[tex]\text{Percent change} = -\frac{25.5}}{68}\times 100[/tex]
Simplify:
[tex]\text{Percent change} =- 37.5\%[/tex]
Therefore, the percent of decrease = 37.5%