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12 dogs decreased by 25% find the new amoount

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12 votes

Answer:

9

Explanation:

12/4 = 3

The 4 comes from 100% divided by 25%.

Then 12 dogs -3 equals 9 dogs

User SergStav
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10 votes

Answer:

8

Explanation:

25% of 12 is 4

or

1/4 of 12 is 4

12-4=8

User Andypaxo
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