Question

What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 60%?

Answer 1

0.4

Explanation:

Say you have an object that costs $100.

Now 60% of $100 is $60.

Subtract $60 from $100 and you get $40.

Now $100 ×
`x` = $40

`x=0.4`

$100×0.4=$40

You need to multiply it by 0.4

Answer 2

0.4

Explanation:

To decrease something by 60% you multiply by 0.4