To decrease an amount by 85% what single multiplier would i need to use?

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Foxy

23 May, 17:26

To decrease an amount by 85% what single multiplier would i need to use?

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Max Taylor · Answer 1

Max Taylor 23 May, 17:40

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The correct answer will be

1.85

Branden · Answer 2

You are asking about what number must you multiply another random number by to make that random number decrease by 85% of that random number, right?

If the above is correct, then the number is 0.15

because 100% - 85% = 15% and 15% = 15 / 100

= 0.15