120 decreased by 8% = 110.4
120 decreased by 8 percent is 110.4. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 8% = 110.4
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Solution: 120 decreased by 8 percent
Decrease = 8% × 120 = 9.6
Result = 120 − 9.6 = 110.4
Result = 120 − 9.6 = 110.4
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 8% of 120 = 9.6.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 9.6 = 110.4.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 8/100) = ×0.92.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 8% is the same as multiplying by 0.92 (that is 100% − 8%). So 120 × 0.92 = 110.4 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 8 percent
120 decreased by 8% = 110.4.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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