1

Problem

Find 284 decreased by 6%.

2

Step

Firstly, the percent of fractional multiple

\$6% times 284\$

3

Step

The percentage sign % means percent, equivalent to the fraction of \$1/100\$

\$6/100 times 284\$

4

Step

After simplification

\$6 times 284/100 = 17.04\$

5

Step

Subtract the result from Step 3 to the original value

284 − 17.04 = 266.96

6

Step

Please summarize steps

Choices

7

Choice-A

This is incorrect because it doesn’t consider the correct percentage decrease

Wrong 260.96

8

Choice-B

This is incorrect.It appears arbitrary, not derived from reducing 284 by 6%

Wrong 166.96

9

Choice-C

It is correct because it correctly applies the 6% decrease to the original value of 284

Correct 266.96

10

Choice-D

Incorrect indicates a substantial decrease in error in the percentage application

Wrong 136.96

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Answer

Option

C

12

Sumup

Please summarize choices