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1. If there is a decrease of 31 percent, what decimal do we multiply by to get the amount after the decrease?

2. If there is an increase of 16 percent, what decimal do we multiply by?

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Answer:

1. 0.69

2. 1.16

Explanation:

1.

Decrease of 31% = 100% - 31% = 69%

Convert 69% to a decimal = 69/100 = 0.69

2.

Increase of 16% = 100% + 16% = 116%

Convert 116% to a decimal = 116/100 = 1.16

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