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A small company had 150150 employees. If the number of employees decreased by 8%8\%, what is the current number of employees at the company?

  1. A
    1212
  2. 138138Answer
  3. C
    142142
  4. D
    162162

Answer

The correct answer is the option stating 138138.
The correct answer is the option stating 138138. To find the current number of employees, first find 8%8\% of 150150, which is 0.08×150=120.08 \times 150 = 12. Since the number of employees decreased, subtract 1212 from the original count of 150150 to get 150−12=138150 - 12 = 138.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the number of employees represented by the 8%8\% decrease.
0.08×150=120.08 \times 150 = 12 employees
To find the decrease in the number of employees, multiply the initial number of employees by the decimal equivalent of the percentage decrease.
2
Subtract the decrease from the initial number of employees to find the current count.
150−12=138150 - 12 = 138 employees
Since the employee count decreased, subtracting the change from the original count yields the current number of employees.

Key Concept

Calculating a percentage decrease from an initial value.
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Percents and Percent Change

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