24 decreased by 2% = 23.52
24 decreased by 2 percent is 23.52. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
24 decreased by 2% = 23.52
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Solution: 24 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 24 = 0.48
Result = 24 − 0.48 = 23.52
Result = 24 − 0.48 = 23.52
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 24 = 0.48.
- Subtract it from the original: 24 − 0.48 = 23.52.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 24 × 0.98 = 23.52 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
24 decreased by 2 percent
24 decreased by 2% = 23.52.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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