An airplane leaves Richmond on a Monday morning carrying 263 passengers to New York City. On Tuesday morning, there are 154 passengers flying from Richmond to New York City. Which is closest to the percent decrease in the number of passengers?
To calculate the percent decrease in the number of passengers, we first need to determine the decrease in the number of passengers.
Initial number of passengers = 263
Final number of passengers = 154
Decrease = Initial number of passengers - Final number of passengers
Decrease = 263 - 154
Decrease = 109
Now, to find the percent decrease, use the formula:
Percent decrease = (Decrease / Initial number of passengers) x 100
Percent decrease = (109 / 263) x 100
Percent decrease = 0.4149 x 100
Percent decrease ≈ 41.49%
Therefore, the percent decrease in the number of passengers from Monday to Tuesday is approximately 41.49%.