Dalton's boutique had 52 customers visiting daily. After some road construction started near the boutique, the daily customer count decreased to 40. What was the percent decrease in daily customer visits?
Answer
A
20%
B
35%
C
30%
D
23%
Explanation
The number of customers decreased by 52 − 40 = 12. The percent decrease is (12 ÷ 52) × 100 ≈ 23.1%, which rounds to 23%. The correct choice is 23%.
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