Due to a lack of funding, the number of students enrolled at a college went from 8,000 last year to 3,000 this year. Find the percent decrease in enrollment. Round to the nearest tenth.
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To find the difference, subtract the number of students enrolled this year from the number of students enrolled last year. 8,000 - 3,000 = 5,000 Show more…
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