120 decreased by 25% = 90
120 decreased by 25 percent is 90. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 25% = 90
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Solution: 120 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 120 = 30
Result = 120 − 30 = 90
Result = 120 − 30 = 90
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 120 = 30.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 30 = 90.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 120 × 0.75 = 90 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 25 percent
120 decreased by 25% = 90.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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