120 decreased by 20% = 96
120 decreased by 20 percent is 96. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 20% = 96
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Solution: 120 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 120 = 24
Result = 120 − 24 = 96
Result = 120 − 24 = 96
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 120 = 24.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 24 = 96.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 20/100) = ×0.8.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%). So 120 × 0.8 = 96 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 20 percent
120 decreased by 20% = 96.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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