To lose weight, Jim reduced his calories from 3,500 per day to 2,800 per day. What is the percent decrease?
A)80%
B)20%
C)40%
D)60%

Name: To lose weight, Jim reduced his calories from 3,500 per day to 2,800 per day. What is the percent decrease? A)80% B)20% C)40% D)60%
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The percent decrease is calculated as (original amount - new amount) / original amount * 100. So, (3500 - 2800) / 3500 * 100 = 700 / 3500 * 100 = 20%.

To Lose Weight, Jim Reduced His Calories from 3,500 Per