Answer:
The result is 0.36b
Step-by-step explanation:
Here. we want to translate the wordings into an expression of algebra.
Firstly, we decrease b by 40%
40% is same as 40/100 = 0.4
So decreasing b by 40% = b-0.4(b) = b-0.4b = 0.6b
Now we want to decrease 0.6b by another 40%
= 0.6b -0.4(0.6b)
= 0.6b - 0.24b
= 0.36b
