120 decreased by 6% = 112.8
120 decreased by 6 percent is 112.8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 6% = 112.8
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Solution: 120 decreased by 6 percent
Decrease = 6% × 120 = 7.2
Result = 120 − 7.2 = 112.8
Result = 120 − 7.2 = 112.8
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 6% of 120 = 7.2.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 7.2 = 112.8.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 6/100) = ×0.94.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 6% is the same as multiplying by 0.94 (that is 100% − 6%). So 120 × 0.94 = 112.8 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 6 percent
120 decreased by 6% = 112.8.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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