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To make a number in cell C1 10% smaller than the number in C3 you enter

  1. =C3*1.10

  2. +C3*110

  3. =C3%10

  4. =C3*.90
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To make a number 10% smaller, multiply by 0.90 (which is 100% - 10%). This gives you 90% of the original value. Option A (=C3*1.10) would make it 10% larger, not smaller. Option C (=C3%10) is incorrect Excel syntax for percentage calculations.

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