120 decreased by 80% = 24
120 decreased by 80 percent is 24. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 80% = 24
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Solution: 120 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 120 = 96
Result = 120 − 96 = 24
Result = 120 − 96 = 24
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 120 = 96.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 96 = 24.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 80/100) = ×0.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 80% is the same as multiplying by 0.2 (that is 100% − 80%). So 120 × 0.2 = 24 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 80 percent
120 decreased by 80% = 24.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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