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Calculate a decrease of 15% in 50 cm

User MikeM
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Answer:

42.5 cm.

Explanation:

Hi,

A 15% decrease in 50 cm means reducing it by
(15)/(100) * 50 = 7,5 \ \ cm .

The final length after the 15% decrease would be 50 cm - 7.5 cm = 42.5 cm.

Good luck!

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