Question

When 80 is decreased by 15%, the new number is

Answer 1

Answer:68

Step-by-step explanation:

Percentage decrease = 15% × 80

New value =

80 - Percentage decrease =

80 - (15% × 80) =

80 - 15% × 80 =

(1 - 15%) × 80 =

(100% - 15%) × 80 =

85% × 80 =

85 ÷ 100 × 80 =

85 × 80 ÷ 100 =

6,800 ÷ 100 =

68