1

Problem

Find 284 decreased by 6%.

2

Step

Firstly, the percent of fractional multiple.

\$284 of 6%\$

3

Step

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

\$284 \times(6/100)\$

4

Step

After simplification:

\$(284 \times 6)/100\$ = 17.04

5

Step

Subtract the result from Step 3 to the original value:

284 - 17.04 = 266.96

6

Solution

The 284 decreased by 6% is 266.96.

7

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

8

Choice-A

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

Wrong 260.96

9

Choice-B

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

Wrong 166.96

10

Choice-C

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

Correct 266.96

11

Choice-D

Incorrect indicates a substantial decrease in error in the percentage application

Wrong 136.96

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Answer

Option

C

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Sumup

Please summarize choices