Trent's salary used to be $143,020. after changing the amount of time he works, he has begun earning $78,661. by what percent did trent's salary decrease?

The salary decreased by 45%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

The previous salary of Trent is $143,020

The current salary of Trent is $78,661

The decrease in salary is $143,020 - $78,661 = $64,359

When he used to get $143,020, the decrease in salary is = $64,359

When he used to get $1, the decrease in salary is = $64,359/$143,020

When he used to get $100, the decrease in salary is = $64,359*100/$143,020

                                                                                        = $64,35900/$143,020

                                                                                        = 45%

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