1,200 decreased by 5% = 1,140
1,200 decreased by 5 percent is 1,140. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,200 decreased by 5% = 1,140
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Solution: 1,200 decreased by 5 percent
Decrease = 5% × 1200 = 60
Result = 1200 − 60 = 1,140
Result = 1200 − 60 = 1,140
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 5% of 1,200 = 60.
- Subtract it from the original: 1,200 − 60 = 1,140.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 5/100) = ×0.95.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 5% is the same as multiplying by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%). So 1,200 × 0.95 = 1,140 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
1,200 decreased by 5 percent
1,200 decreased by 5% = 1,140.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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