150 decreased by 8% = 138
150 decreased by 8 percent is 138. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
150 decreased by 8% = 138
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Solution: 150 decreased by 8 percent
Decrease = 8% × 150 = 12
Result = 150 − 12 = 138
Result = 150 − 12 = 138
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 8% of 150 = 12.
- Subtract it from the original: 150 − 12 = 138.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 8/100) = ×0.92.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 8% is the same as multiplying by 0.92 (that is 100% − 8%). So 150 × 0.92 = 138 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
150 decreased by 8 percent
150 decreased by 8% = 138.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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