24 decreased by 20% = 19.2
24 decreased by 20 percent is 19.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
24 decreased by 20% = 19.2
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Solution: 24 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 24 = 4.8
Result = 24 − 4.8 = 19.2
Result = 24 − 4.8 = 19.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 24 = 4.8.
- Subtract it from the original: 24 − 4.8 = 19.2.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 20/100) = ×0.8.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%). So 24 × 0.8 = 19.2 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
24 decreased by 20 percent
24 decreased by 20% = 19.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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