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last month john spent 75.00 dollars on games. this month he only spent 63.00. he spent ___ percent less this month

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Amount decreased =$75 - $63 = $12

Percent decreased = 12/75 x 100 = 16%

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Answer: He spent 16% less this month.
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First, subtract 63 from 75 to find out how much it decreased.
75 - 63 = 12
Divide 12 by 75.
12 / 75 = 0.16
In percents, that is 16%.
He spent 16% less this month.
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