Question

If 140 is reduced to 112 ,what per cent is the reduction

Answer 1

Given:

140 is reduced to 112

To find :

what percent is the reduction

Solution :

Reduction :

Subtract 112 from 140

=> 140 - 112 = 28

Reduction. = 28

Reduction Percentage:

Reduction % = (Reduction/ Originalvalue) x 100

= > 28/140 x 100

=> 2800/140

=> 20 %.

Hence, 140 is reduced to 112 by 20%.