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In a small city, there are 314 children, and 2,248 adults. Compare the number of children to adults using the sentences below.


There are __% more adults than children.

(Type as a percent and round to the nearest tenth.)


There are __% fewer children than adults.

(Type as a percent and round to the nearest tenth.)

Answer 1

2248 - 314 = 1934

 

1934/314 = 6.16 = 616% more

 

1934/2248 = 0.86 = 86% fewer