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How do you solve this problem 56 books ; 75% decrease

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You multiply 56 by 75, and then divide by 100. You then subtract the answer from 56. That is the answer.
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The answer is 14 you simplify the fraction 75/100 to 3/4 and multiply by 56 4 divides 56 into 14 multiply this by 3 and subtract from 56, 56-42=14 books
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