Question

What is the multiplier for a 30% decrease. *

Answer 1

0.7

Explanation:

Let the number to be decreased be x. To decrease x by 30 %, the result will be

= x - 30% * x

= x - 0.3x

= 0.7x

From above, the result is 0.7 multiplied by the number to be reduced. Hence the multiplier is 0.7