272, you do 320 * 1-.15
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The answer, as given above, would be 320 - .15 = 319.85
The correct syntax is 320*(1-.15)
305 = 320 - 15
15% of 320= 15% * 320= 0.15 * 320= 48
To find the result when 320 is decreased by 15 percent, you first calculate 15 percent of 320 by multiplying 320 by 0.15, which equals 48. Then, subtract 48 from 320 to find the final result. The result of decreasing 320 by 15 percent is 272.
15% means 15/100 = 0.15, then, 0.15 X 320 = 48
320
48.
52.80 reduced by 15% = 44.88
Oh honey, let me break it down for you. 15% of 320 is 48. Yes, darling, 48 is the magic number you're looking for. Math can be a real snooze, but at least now you know the answer.
15% = 3/20
22.10
44.88
15 percent is 15/100, which should be reduced down to 3/20