2,000 decreased by 25% = 1,500
2,000 decreased by 25 percent is 1,500. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
2,000 decreased by 25% = 1,500
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Solution: 2,000 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 2000 = 500
Result = 2000 − 500 = 1,500
Result = 2000 − 500 = 1,500
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 2,000 = 500.
- Subtract it from the original: 2,000 − 500 = 1,500.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 2,000 × 0.75 = 1,500 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
2,000 decreased by 25 percent
2,000 decreased by 25% = 1,500.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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