Question

What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 39%

Answer 1

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 39% is 0.61.

Explanation:

Decimal multipliers:

For a increase of a%, the decimal multiplier is given by
`(100+a)/(100)`

For a decrease of a%, the decimal multiplier is given by
`(100-a)/(100)`

Decrease of 39%

So
`a = 39`, and:

`(100-a)/(100) = (100-39)/(100) = (61)/(100) = 0.61`

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 39% is 0.61.