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1,500 decreased by 2% = 1,470

1,500 decreased by 2 percent is 1,470. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,500 decreased by 2% = 1,470
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Solution: 1,500 decreased by 2 percent

Decrease = 2% × 1500 = 30
Result = 1500 − 30 = 1,470

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 2% of 1,500 = 30.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 1,500 − 30 = 1,470.
  3. 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 1,500 × 0.98 = 1,470 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

1,500 decreased by 2 percent
1,500 decreased by 2% = 1,470.

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

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