1) What was the approximate percentage decrease in the number of male athletes who participated from Country C in the year 2007 as compared to the previous year ? A) 21% B) 30% C) 35% D) 39% E) 25% Answer: Option BExplanation:Number of male athletes in 2006 from C = (6.9 x 100) = 690. Number of male athletes in 2007 from C = (4.8 x 100) = 480. Decrease % = (690−480)×100690% = 210690×100% = 70023% = 30.4% = 30% (nearly).