Question

In 2014, adele sold 2,500,000 records. In 2015, she sold 90% of the number of records she sold in 2014. In 2016, she sold 80% of the number of records she sold in 2015. How many records did she sell in 2016?

Answer 1

90% of 2.5 million is 2.25 million (2.5 x .9 = 2.25)

80% of 2.25 million is 1.8 million (2.25 x .8 = 1.8)

Adele sold 1,800,000 records in 2016

Answer 2

She sold 70% bc 100% - 90% - 80% -70%