Decrease £16870 by 3% Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

Answer:£16870 decreased by 3% is £16363.90.Step-by-step explanation:First, we have to calculate the 3% (0.03) of  £16870. We do this by multiplying both numbers.£16870 × 0.03 = £506.10Then, we subtract £506.10 from the original number.£16870 - £506.10 = £16363.90£16870 decreased by 3% is £16363.90.