What is the approximate percent decrease when a fish count goes down from 850 to 500?

The decrease is 850 − 500 = 350 fish. Divide the decrease by the original count, 850, and multiply by 100: (350 ÷ 850) × 100 ≈ 41%. So the percent decrease is approximately 40%, choice A.

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