Question

by how much should 74.3 be decreased to get 26.87?​

Answer 1

Answer:

47.43

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

74.3-x=26.87

x=74.3-26.87

47.43

Answer 2

solution

the number 74.3.should be decreased by...

$= 74.3 - 26.87 \\ = 47.43$

and the %is

$= \frac{47.43}{74.3} \times 100 \\ = 63.8 \: \: percent$