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the number of fish in a lake decreased by 25 % between last year and this year there were 60 fish in the lake what is the population this year?

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Answer:

45

Explanation:

25%x60=15

15-60=45 fish

User TimBrownlaw
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Answer:

45 fish

Explanation:

If the population decreased 25%, you would subtract a fourth of 60 which is 15, 60 - 15 is 45.

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