250 decreased by 40% = 150
250 decreased by 40 percent is 150. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
250 decreased by 40% = 150
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Solution: 250 decreased by 40 percent
Decrease = 40% × 250 = 100
Result = 250 − 100 = 150
Result = 250 − 100 = 150
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 40% of 250 = 100.
- Subtract it from the original: 250 − 100 = 150.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 40/100) = ×0.6.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 40% is the same as multiplying by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%). So 250 × 0.6 = 150 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
250 decreased by 40 percent
250 decreased by 40% = 150.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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