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What single decimal multiplier would you use to decrease by 14% followed by a 9% decrease?

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User Erick Petrucelli
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First assume that you have 100% before you decrease.

When you apply the first decrease you have 86% left (100% - 14%(100%)).

The 9% additional decrease is when it becomes difficult. But we can still use the same strategy as before.

86% - 9%(86%) = 78.26%

Answer: 78.26%

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