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What is the result when the number 40 is decreased by 25%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 40 i s d ecre a se d b y 25% ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 30

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 40 - 0.25 \cdot 40

x = 40 - 0.25 \cdot 40 : x = 30

Amount after reduction : 30

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