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

question 97

Multiple Choice

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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