Answer: 175 robberies
Step-by-step explanation:
Robberies last year= 243
Robberies has reduced by 28% which means there are (100-28)% = 72% robberies this year.
Number of robberies this year= 72% of 243 = 72/100 × 243 = 174.96 = 175.
There are 175 robberies this year
Answer: 175
Step-by-step explanation:
The original number of robberies = 243
It has been reduced by 28% , to find the present number of robberies , all we need do is to find 72% of 243. That is
72% x 243
= 0.72 x 243
= 174.96
Therefore , the number of robberies this year to the nearest whole number will be 175
