1,500 decreased by 80% = 300
1,500 decreased by 80 percent is 300. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,500 decreased by 80% = 300
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Solution: 1,500 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 1500 = 1,200
Result = 1500 − 1,200 = 300
Result = 1500 − 1,200 = 300
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 1,500 = 1,200.
- Subtract it from the original: 1,500 − 1,200 = 300.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 80/100) = ×0.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 80% is the same as multiplying by 0.2 (that is 100% − 80%). So 1,500 × 0.2 = 300 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
1,500 decreased by 80 percent
1,500 decreased by 80% = 300.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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