The number of employees working for Widget Wonders in 1997 was 17,697, with an expected decrease of 2.2% per year. At the percent of decrease given, what was the expected number of employees working at Widget Wonders in 1998? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

In 1997 = 17697

Because, each year, the number of employees is expected to decrease by 2.2%, find 2.2% of 17697 and subtract from the number.

2.2/100 x 17697 = 38933.4/100 = 389.334

^that was calculating 2.2% of 17697. Now we subtract:

17697.000

- 389.334

17307.666 =

Round to the nearest whole number = 17308

Answer: in 1998, the expected number of workers is 17308