1

Problem

Find 100 decreased by 5%.

2

Step

Firstly, the percent of fractional multiple

\$100 of 5%\$

3

Step

The percentage sign % means percent, equivalent to the fraction of \$1/(100)\$:

\$100 \times 5/(100)\$

4

Step

After simplification:

\$(100 \times 5)/(100)\$ = 5

5

Step

Subtract the result from Step 3 to the original value:

100 - 5 = 95

6

Solution

So, the final answer is 95.

7

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

It is correct because it correctly reflects a 5% decrease from the original value of 100

Correct 95

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Choice-B

This option is incorrect as it indicates a decrease of 10% instead of a 5% decrease

Wrong 90

10

Choice-C

This is incorrect because it represents a 15% decrease, not a 5% decrease

Wrong 85

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Choice-D

This is incorrect because it represents a 20% decrease, not a 5% decrease

Wrong 80

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices