Mathematics GCSE
Decimal multipliers for increase and decrease
What Decimal multipliers for increase and decrease means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A single multiplier is used for increase or decrease, for example multiplying by 1.2 for a 20% increase and by 0.8 for a 20% decrease.
Topics that use Decimal multipliers for increase and decrease
- Fractions, decimals and percentages (AQA GCSE)
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