120 decreased by 65% = 42
120 decreased by 65 percent is 42. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 65% = 42
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Solution: 120 decreased by 65 percent
Decrease = 65% × 120 = 78
Result = 120 − 78 = 42
Result = 120 − 78 = 42
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 65% of 120 = 78.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 78 = 42.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 65/100) = ×0.35.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 65% is the same as multiplying by 0.35 (that is 100% − 65%). So 120 × 0.35 = 42 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 65 percent
120 decreased by 65% = 42.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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