Question

Use the multiplier method to decrease £262 by 39%
You must show your working.​

Answer 1

Answer:

£159.82

Step-by-step explanation:

Decrease of 39% of £262

39/100 × £262

0.39×262

102.18

So the decrease will be

262-102.18

159.82

So the final answer is £159.82

Answer 2

Answer:

£159.82

Step-by-step explanation:

The do so, first get 39% of £262 and then subtract the result from £262

That’s

39% of £262

Make 39% a decimal by dividing it by 100%

39/100 = 0.39

Now

0.39 x £262 = £102.18

Decrease is therefore

= £262 - £102.18

= £159.82