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The following chart shows the population of Jenkinsville and the number of televisions in the town through the middle of part of the 20th century.

The ratio of people to televisions in Jenkinsville decreased by approximately what percent from 1955 to 1960?

Give your answer to the nearest integer percent and do not enter the percent sign.

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In 1955, the ratio was = = = 15. That’s the starting value.

In 1960, the ratio was = 10. That’s the ending value.

Percent change is the difference divided by the starting value.

The value went down, so this percent change is a percent decrease.

Percent decrease = = = 33%

Answer = 33

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