Question

If 140is reduced to 112,what percent is the reduction

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

140 - x% of 140 = 112

140 - 14x/10 = 112

1400 - 14x = 1120

1400 - 1120 = 14x

280/14 = x

x = 20

If 140 is reduced by 20%, it results in the number 112.

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Answer 2

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%.