Question

What is the result when the number 68 is decreased by 1.8%?

a) 66.44
b) 66.68
c) 66.80
d) 67.00

Answer 1

The result when the number 68 is decreased by 1.8% is 66.68. Hence the correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the result when a number is decreased by a certain percentage, you can use the formula:

Result = Number - (Percentage * Number)

In this case, the number is 68 and the percentage is 1.8%. So, the result would be:

Result = 68 - (0.018 * 68)

Calculating this, we get the result as 66.68.

Hence the correct answer is option B