120 decreased by 60% = 48
120 decreased by 60 percent is 48. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 60% = 48
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Solution: 120 decreased by 60 percent
Decrease = 60% × 120 = 72
Result = 120 − 72 = 48
Result = 120 − 72 = 48
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 60% of 120 = 72.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 72 = 48.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 60/100) = ×0.4.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 60% is the same as multiplying by 0.4 (that is 100% − 60%). So 120 × 0.4 = 48 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 60 percent
120 decreased by 60% = 48.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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