150 decreased by 2% = 147
150 decreased by 2 percent is 147. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
150 decreased by 2% = 147
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Solution: 150 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 150 = 3
Result = 150 − 3 = 147
Result = 150 − 3 = 147
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 150 = 3.
- Subtract it from the original: 150 − 3 = 147.
- 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 150 × 0.98 = 147 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
150 decreased by 2 percent
150 decreased by 2% = 147.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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