Question

What is the result when the number 36 is decreased by 43%

Answer 1

15.48

Explanation:

Just multiply 36 by .43 = 15. 48

36

.48

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288 (8*6)+(8*30)

1440 (40*6)+(40*30)

1548 (move to the left 2 places since there are two decimal places ---> .48)

15.48

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