Question

A small-town newspaper examines its daily circulation. Last week, it sold 200 newspapers daily. This week, it sold 186 newspapers daily. Part A: What is the percent decrease in the newspaper's circulation since last week? Part B: If circulation decreases by the same percent next week, what will the daily circulation be?

Answer 1

7%

173

Explanation:

Given that :

Daily sales last week = 200

Daily sales this week = 186

% decrease in newspaper circulation :

(Decrease / initial amount) * 100%

((200 - 186) / 200) * 100%

(14 / 200) * 100%

0.07 * 100%

= 7%

Part B: If circulation decreases by the same percent next week, what will the daily circulation be?

7% decrease the following week :

(100% - 7%) of 186

93% * 186

0.93 * 186

= 172.98

= 173