12 decreased by 1% = 11.88
12 decreased by 1 percent is 11.88. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
12 decreased by 1% = 11.88
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Solution: 12 decreased by 1 percent
Decrease = 1% × 12 = 0.12
Result = 12 − 0.12 = 11.88
Result = 12 − 0.12 = 11.88
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 1% of 12 = 0.12.
- Subtract it from the original: 12 − 0.12 = 11.88.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 1/100) = ×0.99.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 1% is the same as multiplying by 0.99 (that is 100% − 1%). So 12 × 0.99 = 11.88 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
12 decreased by 1 percent
12 decreased by 1% = 11.88.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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