Question

the original rectangle is 150 centimeters. calculate the length of a rectangle that is 26% shorter.

Explanation:

Step1: Find remaining percentage

$100\% - 26\% = 74\%$

Step2: Convert % to decimal

$74\% = \frac{74}{100} = 0.74$

Step3: Calculate new length

$150 \times 0.74$

Answer:

111 centimeters