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Question
On Sunday 845 people went to the Zoo. On Monday only 169 people went. What is the per cent decrease in the people visiting the zoo on Monday?
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Solution
It is given that on Sunday, 845 people went to the zoo and on Monday, 169 people went.
Decrease in the number of people = 845 − 169 = 676
Percentage decrease = `("Decrease in the number of people"/"Number of people who went to zoo on sunday")%`
= `(676/845 xx 100)%`
= 80%
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| Sweet Corn | Cream of Tomato | ||
| Nutrition Facts | Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serving Size 1 cup (240ml) | Serving Size 1 cup (240ml) | ||
| About 2 serving per Container | About 2 serving per Container | ||
| Amount Per Serving | Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories 90 | Calories from Fat 9 | Calories 100 | Calories from Fat 20 |
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| Saturated Fat-0g | 0% | Saturated Fat-1.5g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 540mg | 22% | Sodium 690mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% | Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fibre 3 gram | 14% | Dietary Fibre 4 gram | 18% |
| Sugar 5g | Sugar 11g | ||
| Protein 3g | Protein 2g | ||
| Vitamin A 30% | Vitamin C 10% | Vitamin A 20% | Vitamin C 20% |
| Calcium 2% | Iron 6% | Calcium 0% | Iron 8% |
| *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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