300 decreased by 20% = 240
300 decreased by 20 percent is 240. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 20% = 240
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Solution: 300 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 300 = 60
Result = 300 − 60 = 240
Result = 300 − 60 = 240
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 300 = 60.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 60 = 240.
- 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 300 × 0.8 = 240 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 20 percent
300 decreased by 20% = 240.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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