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To increase an amount by 32%, multiply by..


User HighRuned
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Answer:

0.32

Explanation:

I would multiply the amount by 0.32 and then subtract this number by the original.

For example, decrease 100pounds by 32%...

100 x 0.32

Then 100 - 32 = 68pounds

Hope this helped :D

User Mike Marks
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Answer:

0.32

Explanation:

Convert to a fraction, then convert to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

User Advantej
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