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What would you multiply by to decrease a number by 13%?

User Tohava
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Explanation:

Multiply the decimal form of the number (in this case 13) to the number.

For example: 13% of 50

13% can also be said as 0.13 in decimal form.

50*0.13=6.5

13% of 50 is 6.5.

User Josue Morales
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Answer:

To decrease it by 13% we will multiple (100-13 = 87) .

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