1,200 decreased by 1% = 1,188
1,200 decreased by 1 percent is 1,188. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,200 decreased by 1% = 1,188
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Solution: 1,200 decreased by 1 percent
Decrease = 1% × 1200 = 12
Result = 1200 − 12 = 1,188
Result = 1200 − 12 = 1,188
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 1% of 1,200 = 12.
- Subtract it from the original: 1,200 − 12 = 1,188.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 1/100) = ×0.99.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 1% is the same as multiplying by 0.99 (that is 100% − 1%). So 1,200 × 0.99 = 1,188 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
1,200 decreased by 1 percent
1,200 decreased by 1% = 1,188.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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