250 decreased by 20% = 200
250 decreased by 20 percent is 200. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
250 decreased by 20% = 200
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Solution: 250 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 250 = 50
Result = 250 − 50 = 200
Result = 250 − 50 = 200
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 250 = 50.
- Subtract it from the original: 250 − 50 = 200.
- 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 250 × 0.8 = 200 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
250 decreased by 20 percent
250 decreased by 20% = 200.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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