Question

Decrease £14132.77 by 14.5%Give your answer rounded to 2 DP​

Answer 1

Answer:

£12083.52

Step-by-step explanation:

Given amount:

      Amount  = £14132.77

Percentage decrease = 14.5%

Solution:

To decrease the given amount by 14.5% implies multiply it by:

                $\frac{100-14.5}{100}$  = 0.855

Now;

      Decreased amount  = £14132.77  x 0.855

      Decreased amount  = £12083.52