Problem 144 of 7
Rewrite the percent-change description depreciate by 12 percent as an expression multiplier and interpret it.
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convert percent change to 1 +/- r.
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Percent change must convert to 1 plus or minus decimal rate.
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1. Convert the percent to a decimal.
2. For increase, use 1 + r; for decrease, use 1 - r.
3. Interpret the multiplier as the fraction of the original after change.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Using the percent number as an additive constant.