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30 August, 19:52

The number 26 is decreased to 25. What is the percentage by which the number was decreased, to the nearest tenth of a percent?

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  1. 30 August, 23:03
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    -3.8%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To find the percent increase/decrease:

    Subtract the original value from the new value. Divide by the original value. Multiply the decimal by 100 to convert to a percent.

    25 - 26 = - 1

    -1/26 = - 0.038

    -0.038/100 = - 3.8%
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