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20-06-2017
Mathematics

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To decrease an amount by 85% what single multiplier would i need to use?

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21-06-2017

You are asking about what number must you multiply another random number by to make that random number decrease by 85% of that random number, right?

If the above is correct, then the number is 0.15
because 100% - 85% = 15% and 15% = 15 / 100
= 0.15

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