Question

In a certain town there were 62 robberies last year. This year the number of robberies has gone down 15%. How many robberies were there this year, to the nearest whole number?

Answer 1

Answer:

53 robberies

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of robberies took place last year = 62

Percentage decrease in number of robberies = 15%

So,

Number of robberies took place this year = Number of robberies took place last year  - $\frac{15}{100}$ (Number of robberies took place last year)

= $62-\frac{15}{100}(62)$

= $62(1-\frac{15}{100})$

= $62(\frac{85}{100})$

= $\frac{5270}{100}$

= $52.7$

≈ 53 robberies