A department store employs 1300 people during the holidays. At the end of the holiday season, the store reduces the number of employees by 50%. What is the decrease in the number of employees?

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If the store reduces the number of employees by 50%, it means the number of employees decreases by half. Therefore, 50% of 1300 employees is 650 employees. So the correct answer is C.

A Department Store Employs 1300 People During the Holidays