In Jiimiary, 55 percent of a hospital's 300 patients were women. In February, 30 percent of its 440 patients were women. What was the percent change in the number of women patients from January to February?
Explanation: In january No of female were \(300\times\frac{55}{100}=165\) In february No of female were \(440\times\frac{30}{100}=132\) So, % decrease \(=\frac{33}{165}\times100\) = 20 (Ans. A)