HELP!!!!!!!!! I don't understand this question. Does anyone know how to do it?

Answer:
y = 8(.88)^x
y = 4.221855 for the fifth reduction
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use the formula
y =ab^x
where a =the initial value
b= 1 -percent decrease
a = 8 inches
b = 1-12%
= 1-.12
= .88
y = 8 (.88)^x
The fifth reduction is
y = 8 (.88) ^5
y = 4.221855