150 decreased by 55% = 67.5
150 decreased by 55 percent is 67.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
150 decreased by 55% = 67.5
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Solution: 150 decreased by 55 percent
Decrease = 55% × 150 = 82.5
Result = 150 − 82.5 = 67.5
Result = 150 − 82.5 = 67.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 55% of 150 = 82.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 150 − 82.5 = 67.5.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 55/100) = ×0.45.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 55% is the same as multiplying by 0.45 (that is 100% − 55%). So 150 × 0.45 = 67.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
150 decreased by 55 percent
150 decreased by 55% = 67.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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