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Use the multiplier method to decrease £27 by 8%. You must show your working.

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I think it is 2.16 I’m not sure though
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Answer:

decrease by 2.16

Explanation:

Convert the problem to an equation using the percentage formula: P% * X = Y.

P is 10%, X is 150, so the equation is 10% * 150 = Y.

Convert 10% to a decimal by removing the percent sign and dividing by 100: 10/100 = 0.10.

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