Answer:
At the end of that period, 3,276,800 tonnes of fish could be caught in the North Sea.
Explanation:
Given that 8 million tonnes of fish were caught in the North sea in 2005, if the catch is reduced by 20% each year for four years, to determine what amount can be caught at the end of this time the following calculation must be performed :
100 - 20 = 80
Year 0 = 8 million
Year 1 = 8 x 0.8 = 6.4 million
Year 2 = 6.4 x 0.8 = 5.12 million
Year 3 = 5.12 x 0.8 = 4,096 million
Year 4 = 4.096 x 0.8 = 3.2768 million
Thus, at the end of that period, 3,276,800 tonnes of fish could be caught in the North Sea.