An amount is reduced by 20% and the result is 44. What was the original amount?

Chansuk asked Apr 15, 2023

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Answer:

44 decreased by 20% = 35.2

Absolute change (actual difference):

35.2 - 44 = - 8.8

Explanation:

Case answered Apr 19, 2023

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