1

Problem

Find 250 decreased by 2%

2

Step

Firstly, the percent of fractional multiple

\$250 of 2%\$

3

Step

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

\$250 \times(2/100)\$

4

Step

After simplification:

\$(250\times 2)/(100)\$ = 5

5

Step

Subtract the result from Step 3 to the original value:

250 - 5 = 245

6

Solution

The simplified solution is 245.

7

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

8

Choice-A

It is correct as it accurately reflects a 2% decrease from the original number (250)

Correct 245

9

Choice-B

This option is incorrect. It represents a decrease of only 1.6%, not 2%

Wrong 248

10

Choice-C

This option is incorrect. It represents no decrease; it’s the original number

Wrong 250

11

Choice-D

This option is incorrect. It represents an increase of 1.6%, not a decrease of 2%

Wrong 252

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices