120 decreased by 4% = 115.2
120 decreased by 4 percent is 115.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 4% = 115.2
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Solution: 120 decreased by 4 percent
Decrease = 4% × 120 = 4.8
Result = 120 − 4.8 = 115.2
Result = 120 − 4.8 = 115.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 4% of 120 = 4.8.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 4.8 = 115.2.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 4/100) = ×0.96.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 4% is the same as multiplying by 0.96 (that is 100% − 4%). So 120 × 0.96 = 115.2 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 4 percent
120 decreased by 4% = 115.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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