Question

Use the multiplier method to decrease £56 by 14%
you must show your working.

Answer 1

New value =

56 - Percentage decrease =

56 - (14% × 56) =

56 - 14% × 56 =

(1 - 14%) × 56 =

(100% - 14%) × 56 =

86% × 56 =

86 ÷ 100 × 56 =

86 × 56 ÷ 100 =

4,816 ÷ 100 =

48.16

56 decreased by 14% = 48.16

Absolute change (actual difference):

48.16 - 56 = - 7.84

Explanation: