562.5 minus 25%

Question

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Answer 1

Another way to solve this:

 

If you subtract 25%, then you are left with 75%, which is 0.75 times the starting quantity.  

 

0.75 x 562.5 = 421.9

Answer 2

Find 25% of 562.5 and then subtract that from 562.5.

 

0.25 x 562.5 = 140.6

 

562.5 - 140.6 = 421.9