300 decreased by 60% = 120
300 decreased by 60 percent is 120. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 60% = 120
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Solution: 300 decreased by 60 percent
Decrease = 60% × 300 = 180
Result = 300 − 180 = 120
Result = 300 − 180 = 120
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 60% of 300 = 180.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 180 = 120.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 60/100) = ×0.4.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 60% is the same as multiplying by 0.4 (that is 100% − 60%). So 300 × 0.4 = 120 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 60 percent
300 decreased by 60% = 120.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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