what is the percentage difference between 50 and 45
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
50 and 45
Determine the percentage difference.
Solution:
In order to determine the percentage difference between the two numbers, simply subtract the smaller number from the larger number.
= 50 - 45
= 15
Now we take divide 15 by 50, in order to determine what percentage of 50 is 15
= 15/50
= 0 .3
Since we are given a decimal answer, in order to convert it into percentage, we multiply the decimal by 100. Hence, in converting a percentage into decimal, we divide the percentage by 100.
= (0.3)(100)
=30%
Final answer:
The percentage difference is 30%.