Question

In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Silringfield in 2013 was 180, and then went down by 40% in 2014. How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2014?

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of robberies in Springfield 2014 was 108

Explanation:

Given that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2013 was 180

In 2014, this number went down by 40%

That is, the number is 60% of 180 in 2014

60% = 60/100 = 0.6

60% of 180 = 0.6 * 180

= 108

This is the number of robberies in 2014