What single decimal multiplier would you use to decrease by 6% followed by a 19% increase?

Benwixen asked Apr 25, 2023

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Benwixen asked Apr 25, 2023

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Decrease by 6% = 100 - 6 = 94

Increase this by 19%

= 19/100 x 94
= 17.86

94 + 17.86 = 111.86

\ 100 = 1.1186

Tim Habersack answered Apr 29, 2023

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