Question

Decrease 175 Kg by 35%

Answer 1

113.75 kg

Explanation:

decrease of weight = original weight - ( percentage x original weight)

= 175 kg - (0.35 x 175 kg)

= 175 kg - 61.25 kg

= 113.75 kg

Answer 2

Explanation:

Percentage decrease = 35% × 175

New value =

175 - Percentage decrease =

175 - (35% × 175) =

175 - 35% × 175 =

(1 - 35%) × 175 =

(100% - 35%) × 175 =

65% × 175 =

65 ÷ 100 × 175 =

65 × 175 ÷ 100 =

11,375 ÷ 100 =

113.75