120 decreased by 40% = 72
120 decreased by 40 percent is 72. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 40% = 72
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Solution: 120 decreased by 40 percent
Decrease = 40% × 120 = 48
Result = 120 − 48 = 72
Result = 120 − 48 = 72
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 40% of 120 = 48.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 48 = 72.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 40/100) = ×0.6.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 40% is the same as multiplying by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%). So 120 × 0.6 = 72 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 40 percent
120 decreased by 40% = 72.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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