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120 decreased by 1% = 118.8

120 decreased by 1 percent is 118.8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

120 decreased by 1% = 118.8
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Solution: 120 decreased by 1 percent

Decrease = 1% × 120 = 1.2
Result = 120 − 1.2 = 118.8

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 1% of 120 = 1.2.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 120 − 1.2 = 118.8.
  3. 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 120 × 0.99 = 118.8 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

120 decreased by 1 percent
120 decreased by 1% = 118.8.

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

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