Question

125 pounds decreased by 4% is

Answer 1

It would be 120 because 4% of 125 is 5, so you subtract 5 from 125 to get 120. I am pretty sure that's how you do it

Answer 2

$125*\frac{100-4}{100}=125*\frac{96}{100}=\frac{125*24}{25}=5*24=120$