Question

If 12% of the air leaks out of Brian's bicycle tire every day, what percent of the air will be left after 2 days? After a week? Round your percents to 2 decimal places.

Answer 1

Answer:

77.44%

49.87%

Step-by-step explanation:

If 12% leaks everyday, on the first day 12% would leak, leaving 100 - 125 = 88% of air

on the second day, 12% of 88% would leak = 0.88 x 0.12 = 0.1056

Air left on the second day = 88% - 10.56% = 77.44%

After a week = (100 - 12%)^7 = 49.87%