Question

An iceberg weights 450,000 pounds. If it loses 0.2% of its weight in a day, what is its new weight at the end of the day?

Answer 1

449,100 pounds

Explanation:

.2% as a decimal is 0.002. To find .2% of 450,000, you multiply it. The answer is 900 pounds. Because it is losing that amount, you subtract it. 450,000-900= 449,100 pounds