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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