SOLUTION: I think this is proportions yet I am not so sure. 120 decreased by 40% is (__) Also, 56 INCREASED by 75% is (__)

SOLUTION: I think this is proportions yet I am not so sure. 120 decreased by 40% is () Also, 56 INCREASED by 75% is ()

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Question 428972: I think this is proportions yet I am not so sure. 120 decreased by 40% is (__)
Also, 56 INCREASED by 75% is (__)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
120 decreased by 40% is equal to:
120 (1-40%) = 120(1-.4)=120(.6)=72
56 increased by 75% equals:
56 (1+75%)= 56(1.75) = 98
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