What is the approximate percent change in a temperature that went down from 120 degrees to 100 degrees?

The temperature decreased by 120 − 100 = 20 degrees. Percent change is measured relative to the original temperature, so calculate (20 ÷ 120) × 100 ≈ 16.7%. Therefore, the percent change is approximately 17%, choice A.

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