120 decreased by 2% = 117.6
120 decreased by 2 percent is 117.6. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 2% = 117.6
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Solution: 120 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 120 = 2.4
Result = 120 − 2.4 = 117.6
Result = 120 − 2.4 = 117.6
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 120 = 2.4.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 2.4 = 117.6.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 120 × 0.98 = 117.6 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 2 percent
120 decreased by 2% = 117.6.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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