A company wants to decrease their energy use by 13%. If their electric bill is currently $1,600 a month, what will their bill be if they are successful? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Question

A company wants to decrease their energy use by 13%. If their electric bill is currently $1,600 a month, what will their bill be if they are successful? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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If the company's electric bill for next month is $1424, should that be considered a success?

1. No, that is not a success
2. Yes, that is a success

Answer 1

.13 x 1600 = 208

1600-208= $1392 < $1424

not a success