SOLUTION: In the expression xy^2, the values of x and y are each decreased by 25%. To the nearest whole percent, compare the decreased value to original value.

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Question 258764: In the expression xy^2, the values of x and y are each decreased by 25%. To the
nearest whole percent, compare the decreased value to original value.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x--->%283%2F4%29x
y--->%283%2F4%29y
xy%5E2--->%283%2F4%29x%28%283%2F4%29y%29%5E2=%2827%2F64%29xy%5E2=0.42xy%5E2
42% of the original value.