Find the new amounts.

Question

1. 8 meters increased by 25%
2. 50 points decreased by 26%
3. 15 liters increased by 60%
4. 25 penalties decreased by 32%

Answer 1

Hi Alexandra,

 

1. 8 meters increased by 25% is the same as 8 meters + (8 meters * 25%), which is:

 

8 meters + (8 meters * .25)

 

8 meters + (2 meters)

 

10 meters

 

2. 50 points decreased by 26% is the same as 50 points - (50 points * 26%), which is:

 

50 points - (50 points * 0.26)

 

50 points - (13 points)

 

37 points

 

3. 15 liters increased by 60% is the same as 15 liters + (15 liters * 60%), which is:

 

15 liters + (15 liters * 0.60)

 

15 liters + (9 liters)

 

24 liters

 

4. 25 penalties decreased by 32% is the same as 25 penalties + (25 penalties * 32%), which is:

 

25 penalties - (25 penalties * 0.32)

 

25 penalties - (8 penalties)

 

17 penalties

 

Hope this helps!