Question

Adam's puppy weighed 6.0 pounds last month. This month, his puppy weighed 5.4 pounds. What is the percentage decrease of the weight of the puppy?

• A. 10%
• B. 20%
• C. 6%
• D. 60%

Answer 1

The correct option is A 10%

Difference between the two weights = 6.0-5.4=0.6 pounds.

Percentage decrease = $\frac{Changeinweight}{originalweight}$ $\times 100$

= $\frac{0.6}{6.0}$ $\times 100$

= 10

Therefore, percentage decrease of the weight of the puppy = 10%