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1,200 decreased by 75% = 300

1,200 decreased by 75 percent is 300. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,200 decreased by 75% = 300
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Solution: 1,200 decreased by 75 percent

Decrease = 75% × 1200 = 900
Result = 1200 − 900 = 300

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 75% of 1,200 = 900.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 1,200 − 900 = 300.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 75/100) = ×0.25.

Good to know

Shortcut: decreasing by 75% is the same as multiplying by 0.25 (that is 100% − 75%). So 1,200 × 0.25 = 300 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

1,200 decreased by 75 percent
1,200 decreased by 75% = 300.

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

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