120 decreased by 5% = 114
120 decreased by 5 percent is 114. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 5% = 114
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Solution: 120 decreased by 5 percent
Decrease = 5% × 120 = 6
Result = 120 − 6 = 114
Result = 120 − 6 = 114
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 5% of 120 = 6.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 6 = 114.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 5/100) = ×0.95.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 5% is the same as multiplying by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%). So 120 × 0.95 = 114 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 5 percent
120 decreased by 5% = 114.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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