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To solve this problem, we need to calculate what the company's electric bill would be if they decrease their energy usage by 14%.

1. **Find the decrease amount:**
   - Current bill = $2,100
   - Decrease percentage = 14% = 0.14

   To find the amount of decrease:
   \[
   2100 \times 0.14 = 294
   \]

2. **Find the new bill after the decrease:**
   Subtract the decrease from the original bill:
   \[
   2100 - 294 = 1806
   \]

So, if the company successfully decreases their energy use by 14%, their bill should be approximately **$1,806**.

Now, to determine if the bill of $1,764 is a success:
- Since $1,764 is less than $1,806, the company has exceeded their goal of reducing the bill. 
- **Yes, it should be considered a success**.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:
1. How would the result change if the reduction goal was 10% instead of 14%?
2. What would the new bill be if the company's current bill increased by 14% instead?
3. How do you calculate the percentage change when comparing two numbers?
4. If the company's bill decreased by $400 instead of a percentage, what would be the resulting bill?
5. How can the company track its energy usage reduction to ensure they meet their goal?

**Tip:** When calculating percentage changes, remember that a reduction of a percentage involves multiplying the original value by the percentage and then subtracting it from the original.

A company wants to decrease their energy use by 14%. If their electric bill is currently $2,100 a month, what will their bill be if they are successful? Give your answer accurate to at least the nearest dollar.

If the company's electric bill for next month is $1,764, should that be considered a success?

Learn how to calculate a 14% decrease in an electric bill of $2,100. Understand percentage decreases and determine if a new bill of $1,764 indicates success in energy reduction. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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