Multiple choice

The multiplier for percentage decrease of 8% is ____________.

  1. 0.67

  2. 0.92

  3. 0.84

  4. 0.94
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A percentage decrease of 8% means the remaining value is 100% - 8% = 92% of the original. Expressed as a decimal, 92% is 0.92.

AI explanation

A percentage multiplier for a decrease is found by subtracting the percentage decrease expressed as a decimal from 1. For an 8 percent decrease, you calculate 1 minus 0.08. This equals 0.92. The result is 0.92.

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