1,200 decreased by 2% = 1,176
1,200 decreased by 2 percent is 1,176. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,200 decreased by 2% = 1,176
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Solution: 1,200 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 1200 = 24
Result = 1200 − 24 = 1,176
Result = 1200 − 24 = 1,176
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 1,200 = 24.
- Subtract it from the original: 1,200 − 24 = 1,176.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 1,200 × 0.98 = 1,176 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
1,200 decreased by 2 percent
1,200 decreased by 2% = 1,176.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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