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What is the result when the number 86 is decreased by 9%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 86 i s d ecre a se d b y 9% ?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 78.26

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 86 - 0.09 \cdot 86

x = 86 - 0.09 \cdot 86 : x = 78.26

Amount after reduction : 78.26

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