Question

Brian pays £475.29 a year on his car insurance.

The insurance company reduces the price by 2.1%.
How much does the insurance cost now?
Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

Answer 1

465.31

Explanation:

475.29 - Percentage decrease =

475.29 - (2.1% × 475.29) =

475.29 - 2.1% × 475.29 =

(1 - 2.1%) × 475.29 =

(100% - 2.1%) × 475.29 =

97.9% × 475.29 =

97.9 ÷ 100 × 475.29 =

97.9 × 475.29 ÷ 100 =

46,530.891 ÷ 100 =

465.30891 ≈

465.31