Question

In a certain town there were 400 robberies last year. This year the number of robberies has gone down 27%. How many robberies were there this year

Answer 1

Answer: 108

Explanation:

Percentage is out of 100. And it takes four 100’s to get to 400. So you have to times 27 by four to get the awnser

Answer 2

292

Explanation:

To find the amount after a percentage increase or decrease here is what you have to do: 400 x 0.27 (27%) =108. Since this problem is a decrease you do 400-108= 292. Hope this helps!