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5 September, 12:05

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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  1. 5 September, 15:46
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    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
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