Decrease 216 by 37 1/2%

The percentage decrease of 216 by 37 1/2% be is 135

Given:

Original value = 216

Percentage decrease = 37 ½%

Decrease = 37 ½% of 216

= 75/2 ÷ 100 × 216

= 37.5 / 100 × 216

= 0.375 × 216

= 81

New value = Original value - Decrease

= 216 - 81

= 135

Therefore, the percentage decrease of 216 by 37 1/2% be is 135

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Step-by-step explanation:

In this question we need to decrease 216 by or 37.5 %.

For this, firstly find 37.5 % of 216.

Now subtracting 81 from 216 to find decrease of 216 by 37.5 %.

So,

216-81 = 135

Hence, 135 is the decrease of 216 by 37.5 %.