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Question
Find the resulting quantity when ₹ 400 is decreased by 8%.
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Solution
8% decrease in ₹ 400
8% of ₹ 400 = `8/100xx400` = ₹ 32
Decreased quantity = ₹ 400 − ₹ 32 = ₹ 368
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