Question

Multiplying by 0.64 is the same as decreasing by _____%.

Answer 1

Answer:

36% of that number

Step-by-step explanation:

for ex. take 100 as a number mutiply it by .64 = 64

or reduce it by 36% it will be 100 - 36% of 100= 64

Answer 2

Multiplying by 0.64 is same as multiplying by %
% = 0.64 * 100 % = 64 %

We check it by
2 * 0.64 = 1.28
2 * 64% = 2*64/100 = 1.28
Hence verified