Question

On Sunday, 845 people went to the zoo. On Monday, only 169 people went to the zoo. What is the percent decrease in the number of people visiting the zoo on Monday?

• A. 50%
• B. 80%
• C. 60%
• D. 70%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 80%

Number of people who went to the zoo on Sunday = 845
Number of people who went to the zoo on Monday = 169

Decrease in number of people visiting the zoo = 845 - 169 = 676

Percentage decrease in number of people visiting the zoo
= $\frac{676}{845}\times 100=80$

Hence, there is 80% decrease in the number of people visiting the zoo.