In a certain town there were 332 robberies last year. This year the number of robberies has gone down 14%. How many robberies were there this year, to the nearest whole number?

Answer: 300

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of robberies last year was = 332

Percentage of reduction in the subsequent year = 14%

Therefore, to know the decline amount, we find 14% of 332

= 14/100 x 332

= 46.48

Now to find out the number of robberies cases recorded this year, it will be

= 332 - 46.48

= 285.52

≅ 300