2 years ago

If a debt of $480 is reduced by 20% find the new debt

Mathematics

1 answer:

Marina86 [1]2 years ago

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10% = 480$ / 10
= 48$
20% = 48$ * 2
= 96$

480$ - 96$ = 384$

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