120 decreased by 85% = 18
120 decreased by 85 percent is 18. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 decreased by 85% = 18
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Solution: 120 decreased by 85 percent
Decrease = 85% × 120 = 102
Result = 120 − 102 = 18
Result = 120 − 102 = 18
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 85% of 120 = 102.
- Subtract it from the original: 120 − 102 = 18.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 85/100) = ×0.15.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 85% is the same as multiplying by 0.15 (that is 100% − 85%). So 120 × 0.15 = 18 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
120 decreased by 85 percent
120 decreased by 85% = 18.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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