Question

at the beginning of a chemistry experiment, the volume of liquid in a container was 5 milliliters. during the experiment, the volume dropped to 4.25 milliliters. find the percent of decrease.
the percent of decrease was (square%).

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the amount of decrease

$5 - 4.25= 0.75$

Step2: Calculate the percent of decrease

$\frac{0.75}{5}\times100\% = 15\%$

Answer:

$15$