You can decrease a number by 10 percent by multiplying it by 0.9
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∙ 2010-05-06 17:41:5210% decrease.
18/60=3/10 30% decrease
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- In order to increase a quantity by 10%, you multiply it by 1.1.- In order to decrease a quantity by 10%, you multiply it by 0.9.Starting out with a quantity of 100, we want to increase it 10%, and then decrease THE RESULT by 10%.(100) x (1.1) = 110(110) x (0.9) = 99The ending quantity is 99.The hypothesis of the question is exactly backwards. The net result is a 1-percent DECREASE.
There will be an overall increase in the first number.
The amount of decrease from a larger number to a smaller number expressed as a percentage of the larger number. Going from 10 to 7 is a 30% decrease.
40% decrease.
10% decrease.
10% decrease.
A decrease of 2,500 to 22,500
It is a 10% decrease in lb
10% decrease.
The percent of decrease means "what is the percentage decrease from a larger number to a smaller number?" For example: What is the percentage decrease from 90 to 72? Solution: (90 - 72) / 90 = % 18 / 90 = 1 / 5 = .2 = 20% Check: 90 * .2 = 18 90 - 18 = 72 = true!
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It is: (10-6)/10 times 100 = 40% decrease