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27 February, 05:31

Computer sales decreased from 40 to 32. What is the percent of decrease?

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  1. 27 February, 05:39
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    20%

    32/40 =.80

    1-.8=.2

    the 1 can also be seen as 100% or: 100%-80% = 20%
  2. 27 February, 05:55
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    First: Find the difference between the two numbers.

    40 - 32 = 8

    Second: Take the decrease and divide by the original number.

    8 / 40 = 0.2

    Third: Multiply your decimal by 100 to get the percent.

    0.2 x 100 = 20%
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