300 decreased by 40% = 180
300 decreased by 40 percent is 180. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 40% = 180
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Solution: 300 decreased by 40 percent
Decrease = 40% × 300 = 120
Result = 300 − 120 = 180
Result = 300 − 120 = 180
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 40% of 300 = 120.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 120 = 180.
- 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 300 × 0.6 = 180 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 40 percent
300 decreased by 40% = 180.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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