Sue wants to increase 160 by 4%

She writes down

160 x 1.4 = 224

Sue's method is wrong.

a) Instead of multiplying by 1.4, write down

what she should have multiplied by

Bill wants to decrease 160 by 6%

b) Complete the statement below to show how Bill can decrease 160 by 6%

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18 October, 12:23

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Erik Lucas · Answer 1

Ok so % means out of 100 right? 100 - 6 = 94 ... change that into a decimal (94 divided by 100 = 0.94 /.94) and go 160 x 0.94

Sue wants to increase 160 by 4%She writes down160 x 1.4 = 224Sue's method is wrong.a) Instead of multiplying by 1.4, write downwhat she should have multiplied byBill wants to decrease 160 by 6%b) Complete the statement below to show how Bill can decrease 160 by 6%