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What is the result when the number 10 is decreased by 20%?

Solution

What is the result when the number 10 is decreased by 20%?

Solution

Amount after reduction : 8

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 10 - 0.2 \cdot 10

x = 10 - 0.2 \cdot 10 : x = 8

Amount after reduction : 8

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