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In 2015, the rabbit population was 14,000. By 2018 the population of rabbits decreased by 20%. What is the new population of rabbits?

User Rchawdry
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Answer:

11,200

Explanation:

Multiply 14,000 with 0.2 to get the 20% of 14,000. You get 2,800, Now subtract 2,800 from 14,000 and you get 11,200 which is your answer.

User Mcbowes
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Answer:

11200 rabbits

Explanation:

14000*.8=11200

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