The answer is -3!
Hope this helps
The pattern is to divide by 3
486 ÷ 3 = 162
162 ÷ 3 = 54
54 ÷ 3 = 18
18 ÷ 3 = 6
The next number is 6
1. Annual percent increase in rent is basically just a percentage of the rent increased each year.
2. Heater: Use fire places, or lower the amount of air conditioning usage so it's not so cold.
Electricity: Turn off ceiling fans and lights when not used, or only allow the essential things to use electricity.
Water: Not leave faucets or showers running, or no bathtubs which prevents baths.
3. The couple could save $450 in one year because 3000 divided by 0.15 which is the 15%, equals to the total amount saved at $450.
4. Groceries/everyday essentials, Gas money, taxes, pay off loans.
The answer is -51, hope this helps
