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What is the result when the number 56 is decreased by 50%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 56 i s d ecre a se d b y 50% ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 28

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 56 - 0.5 \cdot 56

x = 56 - 0.5 \cdot 56 : x = 28

Amount after reduction : 28

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