24 decreased by 25% = 18
24 decreased by 25 percent is 18. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
24 decreased by 25% = 18
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Solution: 24 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 24 = 6
Result = 24 − 6 = 18
Result = 24 − 6 = 18
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 24 = 6.
- Subtract it from the original: 24 − 6 = 18.
- 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 24 × 0.75 = 18 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
24 decreased by 25 percent
24 decreased by 25% = 18.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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