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What is the result when the number 10 is decreased by 20%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 10 i s d ecre a se d b y 20% ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 8

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 10 - 0.2 \cdot 10

x = 10 - 0.2 \cdot 10 : x = 8

Amount after reduction : 8

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