Answer:
the new value is 17 and the absolute change is -3
Step-by-step explanation:
take 20 and subtract your percentage increase
20 - (15% × 20) =
20 - 15% × 20 =
(1 - 15%) × 20 =
(100% - 15%) × 20 =
85% × 20 =
85 ÷ 100 × 20 =
85 × 20 ÷ 100 =
1,700 ÷ 100 =
