A ball pen factory decided to reduce its production by 10% over that of previous month for next 3 months starting from February 2014. In January 1994, it produced 3000 ball pens. How many ball pens were produced in March 2014?
A ball pen factory decided to reduce its production by 10% over that of previous month for next 3 months starting from February 2014. In January 1994, it produced 3000 ball pens. How many ball pens were produced in March 2014?
Explanation
Number of pens produced in February = 3000 - 10% Number of pens produced in February = 3000 - 30= 2700 pens Number of pens produced in March is 2700 - 10% of 2700 Number of pens produced in March = 2700 - 270=2430 pens