Question

What is the result when the number 36 is decreased by 25%

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

There are 2 ways we can solve this:

The first way is with percents:

100%-25%=75%

75/100=0.75 or 3/4

3/4·36

27

The second way is to use common knowledge:

We know that 25% is 1/4 of anything. So, 1/4 of 36 is 9.

36-9=27

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

27

Explanation:

1. 100% - 25% = 75%

2). 3/4 x 36 = 27