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5 November, 19:56

To decrease an amount by 18%, what single multiplier would you use?

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  1. 5 November, 22:38
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    Original number is 100%

    100% decreased by 18% means

    100% - 18%=82%

    multiplier is 82% aka 0.82
  2. 5 November, 23:41
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    If a number decreases by 18% then it is down to 82 % of its value, so your multiplier is 88% written as a decimal number - - 82/100 = 0.82 - not 0.88
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