Answer :
Answer:
The product of the original numbers: xy
The product of the altered numbers (.75x)(.5y), or 0.375xy
The product has decreased by 1 - 0.375, or 0.625, or 62.5%
Answer:
The product of the original numbers: xy
The product of the altered numbers (.75x)(.5y), or 0.375xy
The product has decreased by 1 - 0.375, or 0.625, or 62.5%