Question

Nile had 20% less strike outs than last year. He had 124 strike outs last year. Which steps are needed to calculate the number of strike outs nile had this year?

Answer 1

124 x .20 = 24.8
124 - 24.8 = 99.2 (if rounded, then = 100)

Nile has made 100 strikeouts this year

Answer 2

First covert 0.2 into a decimal
Next multiply 124*0.2=24.8
Now subtract 124-24.8=99.2
Now round the answer to 99
He had about 99 strike outs this year