Question

50 points decreased by 26% is x points.

Answer 1

Decrease by 26%

ALL of it is 100%

100% - 26% = 74%

74% of 50 = 0.74 x 50 = 37

Explanation:

the answer is 37

work:

multiply 50 by .26(decimal form if 26%)

50x .26 =13

you have to decrease 50 by 13

50-13=37

Answer 2

50 decreased by 26% = 50 - 0.26(50) = 37 points