In 2000, the number of fatalities caused by measles was 582,800 worldwide. In 2013, that number was 145,700. Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased
Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by (582,800 - 145,700)/582,800 x 100% = 75%
Answer:
Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by 75% or 437,100 fatalities.
Step-by-step explanation:
It is given that In 2000, the number of fatalities caused by measles was 582,800 worldwide. In 2013, that number was 145,700.
Between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by
\(582,800-145,700=437,100\)
The percentage change is fatalities is
\(\frac{437,100}{582,800}\times 100=75\%\)
Therefore the between 2000 and 2013, fatalities from measles decreased by 75% or 437,100 fatalities.