24 decreased by 10% = 21.6
24 decreased by 10 percent is 21.6. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
24 decreased by 10% = 21.6
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Solution: 24 decreased by 10 percent
Decrease = 10% × 24 = 2.4
Result = 24 − 2.4 = 21.6
Result = 24 − 2.4 = 21.6
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 10% of 24 = 2.4.
- Subtract it from the original: 24 − 2.4 = 21.6.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 10/100) = ×0.9.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 10% is the same as multiplying by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%). So 24 × 0.9 = 21.6 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
24 decreased by 10 percent
24 decreased by 10% = 21.6.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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