300 decreased by 25% = 225
300 decreased by 25 percent is 225. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 25% = 225
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Solution: 300 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 300 = 75
Result = 300 − 75 = 225
Result = 300 − 75 = 225
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 300 = 75.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 75 = 225.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 300 × 0.75 = 225 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 25 percent
300 decreased by 25% = 225.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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