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250 - (x/100)250 = 235

250 - 2.5x = 235

250 - 250 - 2.5x = 235 - 250

-2.5x = -15

(-1/2.5)(-2.5)x = -15(-1/2.5)

x = 6

So that 250 decreased by 6% is 235.

Or,

250 - 235 = 15

15 is what percent of 250?

15 = (x/100)250

15 = 2.5x

6 = x

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