Question

Calculate 16% of £50

Answer 1

Do 50 x 0.16 Which is 8. 50-8 =£42.00

Answer 2

10% of £50= £50 divided by 10 = £5
1% of £50= 10% divided by 10 (£5 divided by 10) = 0.5 which is 50p.
50p x 6 = £3
6%=£3 and 10%=£5
£5+£3=£8 so the answer is £8