Question

What is the decimal multiplier to decrease by 39%

Answer 1

Answer:

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 39% is 0.61.

Step-by-step explanation:

Decimal multipliers:

For a increase of a%, the decimal multiplier is given by $\frac{100+a}{100}$

For a decrease of a%, the decimal multiplier is given by $\frac{100-a}{100}$

Decrease of 39%

So $a = 39$, and:

$\frac{100-a}{100} = \frac{100-39}{100} = \frac{61}{100} = 0.61$

The decimal multiplier to decrease by 39% is 0.61.