During the first phase of the harvest under Jones on Manor Farm, there was a 25% reduction in the amount of crops the animals took in from the previous year. During the second phase, there was an additional 20% reduction from the existing amount. If the original harvest from the previous year equaled 1200lbs, how many pounds of crops were gathered in the harvest the animals are presently taking in?

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During the first phase of the harvest under Jones on Manor Farm, there was a 25% reduction in the amount of crops the animals took in from the previous year. During the second phase, there was an additional 20% reduction from the existing amount. If the original harvest from the previous year equaled 1200lbs, how many pounds of crops were gathered in the harvest the animals are presently taking in?

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Answer:660 pounds

1200*.45 because. 45 is the percentage they loat. From there you would multiply and get 540. You subtract this number from 1200. Tbus getting 660 pounds but there actually measure in bushels use that against your teacher