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What is the result when the number 35 is decreased by 20%?

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Answer:

28

Explanation:

20% of 35 is ...

0.20 × 35 = 7

Decreasing 35 by 7 gives ...

35 -7 = 28

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You can get there is one step if you realize the remaining amount is 100% -20% = 80%:

0.80 × 35 = 28

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