There is a 47% decrease in Jane's closet space.
Step-by-step explanation:
Old measurement of closet = 66 square feet
New measurement of closet = 34.98 square feet
Change = New value - Old value
Change = 34.98 - 66 = -31.02 square feet
The negative sign indicates the decrease.
Decrease percent = [tex]\frac{Change}{Old\ value}*100[/tex]
[tex]Decrease\ percent=\frac{31.02}{66}*100 = \frac{3102}{66}\\Decrease\ percent=47\%[/tex]
There is a 47% decrease in Jane's closet space.
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