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30 decreased by 20% = 24

30 decreased by 20 percent is 24. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

30 decreased by 20% = 24
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Solution: 30 decreased by 20 percent

Decrease = 20% × 30 = 6
Result = 30 − 6 = 24

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 20% of 30 = 6.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 30 − 6 = 24.
  3. 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 30 × 0.8 = 24 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

30 decreased by 20 percent
30 decreased by 20% = 24.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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