Question

What would you multiply by to decrease a number by 8%?

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number multiplied (our answer) be y

and the number be x

=> (100% of x) y = (92% of x)

=> 100xy/100 = 92x/100

=> 100xy = 92x

=> y = 92/100 = 23/25

so, 23/25 should be multiplied to a number such that it decreases by 8%

Answer 2

Answer:

0.92

Step-by-step explanation:

take the 8 away from 100 = 92

then divide the 92 by 100

then you have your answer 0.92