Problema Solution
A company wants to decrease their energy use by 12%. If their electric bill is currently $1,500 a month, what will their bill be if they are successful? Give your answer accurate to at least the nearest dollar
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12% of $1,500 is:
0.12*1500 = 180
This means the bill of $1,500 will be decreased by $180:
1,500 - 180 = $1,320
If the are successful the bill will be $1,320.