300 decreased by 15% = 255
300 decreased by 15 percent is 255. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 15% = 255
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Solution: 300 decreased by 15 percent
Decrease = 15% × 300 = 45
Result = 300 − 45 = 255
Result = 300 − 45 = 255
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 15% of 300 = 45.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 45 = 255.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 15/100) = ×0.85.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 15% is the same as multiplying by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%). So 300 × 0.85 = 255 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 15 percent
300 decreased by 15% = 255.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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