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1 June, 09:25

The number 40 is decreased to 39. What is the percentage by which the number was decreased, to the nearest tenth of a percent?

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  1. 1 June, 10:45
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    2.5%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The percent change is found by ...

    ((new value) / (old value) - 1) * 100% = (39/40 - 1) * 100% = - 2.5%

    The change to 39 represents a 2.5% decrease.
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