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10 decreased by 10% = 9

10 decreased by 10 percent is 9. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

10 decreased by 10% = 9
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Solution: 10 decreased by 10 percent

Decrease = 10% × 10 = 1
Result = 10 − 1 = 9

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 10% of 10 = 1.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 10 − 1 = 9.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 10/100) = ×0.9.

Good to know

Shortcut: decreasing by 10% is the same as multiplying by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%). So 10 × 0.9 = 9 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

10 decreased by 10 percent
10 decreased by 10% = 9.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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