300 decreased by 80% = 60
300 decreased by 80 percent is 60. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
300 decreased by 80% = 60
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Solution: 300 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 300 = 240
Result = 300 − 240 = 60
Result = 300 − 240 = 60
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 300 = 240.
- Subtract it from the original: 300 − 240 = 60.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 80/100) = ×0.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 80% is the same as multiplying by 0.2 (that is 100% − 80%). So 300 × 0.2 = 60 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
300 decreased by 80 percent
300 decreased by 80% = 60.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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