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Question

A company wants to decrease their energy use by 16%. If their electric bill is currently $1,900 a month, what will their bill be if they are successful? Give your answer accurate to at least the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

Hi, Kenzie.

If they want to decrease their bill by 16%, then they want to pay only 84% of their current bill.

So, 

1900 x .84 = $1596

Answer 2

$1,900  x  (1.00 - .16) =

 

$1900  x  .84 = $1596 goal

 

1900 - 1596 = $304  money saved per month