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How do you get the answer for 820 decreased by 25%

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So in this one, we are DECREASING by 25%, so we say 25% of 820...

25% × 820 =
.25 × 820 = 205

Now since we are decreasing by 25%, we take our answer and subtract it from the original amount, 820.

820 - 205 = 615

820 decreased by 25% is
615.
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