Question

By how much should 72.5 be decreased to get 18.76

Answer 1

Let the decreased amount be x

72.5+ x = 18.76

x = 72.5 - 18.76

x = 53.74

The answer is 53.74

Answer 2

72.5 be decreased by 653.74 to get 18.7

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount be x

Initial amount = 72.5

It is decreased by x

So, Decreased amount = 72.5-x

We are given that decreased amount =  18.76

So, 72.5-x = 18.76

72.5-18.76=x

53.74=x

Hence 72.5 be decreased by 653.74 to get 18.7

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