25 decreased by 2% = 24.5
25 decreased by 2 percent is 24.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
25 decreased by 2% = 24.5
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Solution: 25 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 25 = 0.5
Result = 25 − 0.5 = 24.5
Result = 25 − 0.5 = 24.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 25 = 0.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 25 − 0.5 = 24.5.
- 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 25 × 0.98 = 24.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
25 decreased by 2 percent
25 decreased by 2% = 24.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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