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What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 60%?

User Sasjaq
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Answer:

0.4

Explanation:

Say you have an object that costs $100.

Now 60% of $100 is $60.

Subtract $60 from $100 and you get $40.

Now $100 ×
x = $40


x=0.4

$100×0.4=$40

You need to multiply it by 0.4

User Georg Ledermann
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Answer:

0.4

Explanation:

To decrease something by 60% you multiply by 0.4

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