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1,500 decreased by 90% = 150

1,500 decreased by 90 percent is 150. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,500 decreased by 90% = 150
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Solution: 1,500 decreased by 90 percent

Decrease = 90% × 1500 = 1,350
Result = 1500 − 1,350 = 150

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 90% of 1,500 = 1,350.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 1,500 − 1,350 = 150.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 90/100) = ×0.1.

Good to know

Shortcut: decreasing by 90% is the same as multiplying by 0.1 (that is 100% − 90%). So 1,500 × 0.1 = 150 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

1,500 decreased by 90 percent
1,500 decreased by 90% = 150.

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

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