SOLUTION: If 540 is decreased by 70% what is the new amount?

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Question 856355: If 540 is decreased by 70% what is the new amount?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
540*.7=378
540-378=162
I misread the problem and gave an incorrect answer originally. Sorry for any confusion I might have caused.
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Ed