Question

Last year Shaun wiped out 950 times.This year he had a 44% decrease in the

number of times he wiped out.How many times did Shaun wipe out this year?*

Answer 1

Shaun wiped out 532 times this year

Explanation:

Given

Number of times Shaun wiped out last year = 950

Decrease this year = 44%

In order to find the times Shaun wiped out this year, we have to find 44% of 950 and then subtract it from 950

So,

Decrease in number:

`= 44\%\ of\ 950\\=0.44*950\\= 418`

The number of times he wiped out this year is:
`950-418 = 532`

Hence,

Shaun wiped out 532 times this year