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1,200 decreased by 25% = 900

1,200 decreased by 25 percent is 900. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,200 decreased by 25% = 900
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Solution: 1,200 decreased by 25 percent

Decrease = 25% × 1200 = 300
Result = 1200 − 300 = 900

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 25% of 1,200 = 300.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 1,200 − 300 = 900.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.

Good to know

Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 1,200 × 0.75 = 900 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

1,200 decreased by 25 percent
1,200 decreased by 25% = 900.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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