Question

to reduce a given number by 12 1/2% we should multiply it by

Answer 1

Answer:

the number should be multiplied by 0.875

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the Number be 100

after 12.5% reduction the number will be

100-12.5=87.5%of its original value.

The number should be multiplied by 87.5%

which means 87.5/100= 0.875

So the number should be multiplied by 0.875