1,500 decreased by 10% = 1,350
1,500 decreased by 10 percent is 1,350. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,500 decreased by 10% = 1,350
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Solution: 1,500 decreased by 10 percent
Decrease = 10% × 1500 = 150
Result = 1500 − 150 = 1,350
Result = 1500 − 150 = 1,350
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 10% of 1,500 = 150.
- Subtract it from the original: 1,500 − 150 = 1,350.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 10/100) = ×0.9.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 10% is the same as multiplying by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%). So 1,500 × 0.9 = 1,350 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
1,500 decreased by 10 percent
1,500 decreased by 10% = 1,350.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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