City A had 10% more housing starts this year than last year and City B had 7% less housing starts this year than last year. Would it be correct to say that City B has 17% less housing starts than City A? Explain.

Name: City A had 10% more housing starts this year than last year and City B had 7% less housing starts this year than last year. Would it be correct to say that City B has 17% less housing starts than City A? Explain.
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The percentage difference is actually 15.45%.

City a Had 10% More Housing Starts This Year Than