Question

What is 17% of 200?

.17 x 200 = 34

What is the number 200 increased by 17%?

200 x 1.17 = 234

What is the number 200 decreased by 17%?

The only way I knew to do this is based on the first question - since that answer was 34, I subtracted 34 from 200 and the answer was 166.

Is there an easier way?

Answer 1

If it is decreased by 17% then you will have 83% of the 200 which equals 166.

This is similar to going into a store where there is a 20% off sale. You pay 80% of the original price.

Answer 2

Thank you, John, that makes perfect sense.

Answer 3

the answer to the question is 150.