Question

28 decreased by 2.6%

Answer 1

Please check the explanation.

Explanation:

Given

• 28 decreased by 2.6%

First we need to determine the percentage decrease such as:

Percentage decrease = 2.6% of 28

= 2.6/100 × 28

= 0.026 × 28

= 0.73

New value can be determined using the formula

New vaue = 28 - percentage decrease

= 28 - 0.73

= 27.27