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

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AysviL [449]

2 years ago

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

re there this year

Mathematics

2 answers:

sesenic [268] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-12T02:24:33+03:00

sesenic [268]2 years ago

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Answer:

292

Step-by-step 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!

iogann1982 [59] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-12T04:10:46+03:00

iogann1982 [59]2 years ago

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Answer: 108

Step-by-step 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