Question

Last year there were 20 girls on the volleyball team. This year the number of girls decreased by 10%. How many girls are on the volleyball team this year?

Answer 1

18 girls now.
20 x 10% = 2
20-2=18

Answer 2

22

Explanation:

10% of 20 is 2, so when you add the previous amount and the percentage you end up with 22