A clients intake decreased from 2,500 mLs per day to 2,000 mLs per day. What was the percent of decrease?

Question

Could you please give me an answer and why? 

Answer 1

To find the % of decrease you find the difference in the amount of mLS and then divide it by the starting (original) amount.

 

2500 - 2000  = .20

        500

 

Move the decimal 2 places to the right and you get 20%