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What is the result when the number 50 is decreased by 12%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 50 i s d ecre a se d b y 12% ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 44

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 50 - 0.12 \cdot 50

x = 50 - 0.12 \cdot 50 : x = 44

Amount after reduction : 44

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