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Last year, there were 24 boys and 20 girls on the school bus. This year, the number of boys decreased by 25%, but the number of girls increased by 10%. Did the number of riders increase or decrease?

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Answer:decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

25%of 24=6

24-6=18

10%of 20=2 20+2=22+18=40

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User Johari
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Answer:

Explanation:

The number of riders decreased.

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