Question

What is the result when the number 14 is decreased by 2%?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Find out the difference between the numbers, Decrease = Old value - New value. Step 2: Divide this 'decrease' by the old value and multiply it by 100. This makes the percent decrease in the formula , Percent Decrease = (Old Value - New Value) / Old Value] × 100]

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

14 - (2% × 14) =

14 - 2% × 14 =

(1 - 2%) × 14 =

(100% - 2%) × 14 =

98% × 14 =

98 ÷ 100 × 14 =

98 × 14 ÷ 100 =

1,372 ÷ 100 =

Answer : 13.72