Question

Brian pays £160 per week in rent.
His landlord decides to decrease the rent by 17.5%.
How much rent does he pay now?

Answer 1

Answer:

£132

Step-by-step explanation:

17.5percent of £160=£28

Therfore,

He decreases rent by £28

ie ans=160-28

=>£132

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Answer 2

Given:

Brian pays £160 per week in rent.

His landlord decides to decrease the rent by 17.5%.

To Find:

How much rent does he pay now?

Solution:

We know that,

Initial rent paid per week by Brian = £160

Percentage decrease in rent per week = 17.5%

Amount of rent per week decreased = 17.5% of £160

                                                              = (17.5/100) x 160

                                                              = £28

Revised rent paid per week by Brian = £160 - £28 = £132

Hence, Brian pays £132 per week in rent now.