What is the result when 75 is decreased by 40%?

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Alan P.
Oct 27, 2016

color(green)(45)

Explanation:

75 decreased by 40%
color(white)("XXX")=75 - (40% xx 75)

color(white)("XXX")= 60% xx 75

color(white)("XXX")= 60/cancel(100)_4 xx cancel(75)^3

color(white)("XXX")=(cancel(60)^15)/(cancel(4))xx3

color(white)("XXX")=45

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