20 decreased by 60% = 8
20 decreased by 60 percent is 8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
20 decreased by 60% = 8
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Solution: 20 decreased by 60 percent
Decrease = 60% × 20 = 12
Result = 20 − 12 = 8
Result = 20 − 12 = 8
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 60% of 20 = 12.
- Subtract it from the original: 20 − 12 = 8.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 60/100) = ×0.4.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 60% is the same as multiplying by 0.4 (that is 100% − 60%). So 20 × 0.4 = 8 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
20 decreased by 60 percent
20 decreased by 60% = 8.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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