iThe percent of working students increased 26.3% to 10.6% what was the percent prior to the increase

Question

The percent of working students increased 26.3% to 10.6% what was the percent prior to the increase

Answer 1

1.263x = .106

1263x = 106

x = 106/1263= about 0.0839

x= first percentage

= about 8.39%

= about 8.4%