If 16 ounces was reduced to 14 ounces what would be the percent decrease

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Kailey Ramsey

9 January, 04:23

If 16 ounces was reduced to 14 ounces what would be the percent decrease

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Aimee Haley · Answer 1

The answer is 12.5%.

Alexander Mata · Answer 2

That'll be 12.5%

14:16*100 = 87.5% (Find the amount reduced over the total and check its percentage)

100%-87.5% = 12.5% (Subtract the total percentage, 100%, from 87.5%)

So, it'll be reduced to 12.5%