How to multiply binomials with the distributive property - PSAT Math

Card 1 of 14

0
Didn't Know
Knew It
0
1 of 1413 left
Question

Decrease by 40%. Which of the following will this be equal to?

Tap to reveal answer

Answer

A number decreased by 40% is equivalent to 100% of the number minus 40% of the number. This is taking 60% of the number, or, equivalently, multiplying it by 0.6.

Therefore, decreased by 40% is 0.6 times this, or

← Didn't Know|Knew It →