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The number of mosquitoes decreased by 80%. If there were 120 mosquitoes how many are there now

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Answer:

24 mosquitos

Explanation:

80% of 120 is 96

if it decreased by 80% now it is 80% less than the original, not 80% of the original

120-96 =24

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