Question

A number is multiplied by 0.95
what does it decrease by?
a. 0.5 % b. 0.95 % c. 5% d. 95 %

Answer 1

Answer:

c.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiplying by 0.95 is the same as saying you multiply by 95/100 ie by 95%. This therefore means you have decreased the number by 5%.