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What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 8.4%?​

Answer 1

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 8.4% is 0.916.

Explanation:

To increase by a%, the decimal multiplier is:

1 + (a/100)

To decrease by a%, the decial multiplier is:

1 - (a/100)

What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 8.4%?​

1 - (8.4/100) = 1 - 0.084 = 0.916

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 8.4% is 0.916.