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Percents Tools S 1 Brian has reduced his cholesterol level by 18% after his last check up. If his original level was 180, what is his approximate cholesterol level now? OA. 177 OB. 32 OC. 148 OD. 212 Reset Next Question

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User Yeung
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First, we find 18% of 180, remember that 18% is equivalent to 0.18.


0.18\cdot180=32.4

The increase was 32.4. Now, we sum.


180+32.4=212.4

Therefore, the cholesterol level now is 212.4.

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