Question

there were 12 puppies but the number of puppies decreased by 25% when some were adopted. how many puppies remain?

Answer 1

9 puppies

Explanation:

12*0.75=9

75% remains

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

Number of puppies before adoption = 12

`Number \ of \ puppies \ adopted = (25)/(100)*12 = (1)/(4)*12 = 3`

Number of puppies that remain = 12 - 3 = 9