Find the percentage change Round to the nearest tenth of a p

Find the percentage change. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if necessary and state whether the change is an increase or a decrease.

From 65 tons to 46 tons

We know that

Percentage change of two numbers y1,y2 =[ ( y2 - y1 ) / y1 ]x100

Then

Percentage change of 65 tons to 46 tons = [ (46 - 65 ) / 65 ]x100

= [ -19 / 65 ]x100

= -29.2%

Hense,

The change is in negative.Then the change is decrease.