Question

was 59 now 68
what is % of change?
was 27 now 14
what is % of change?

Explanation:

Step1: Find amount of change (1)

$68 - 59 = 9$

Step2: Calculate % change (1)

$\frac{9}{59} \times 100\% \approx 15.25\%$

Step3: Find amount of change (2)

$14 - 27 = -13$

Step4: Calculate % change (2)

$\frac{-13}{27} \times 100\% \approx -48.15\%$

Answer:

1. Approximately 15.25% increase
2. Approximately 48.15% decrease