40 decreased by 5% = 38
40 decreased by 5 percent is 38. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
40 decreased by 5% = 38
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Solution: 40 decreased by 5 percent
Decrease = 5% × 40 = 2
Result = 40 − 2 = 38
Result = 40 − 2 = 38
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 5% of 40 = 2.
- Subtract it from the original: 40 − 2 = 38.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 5/100) = ×0.95.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 5% is the same as multiplying by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%). So 40 × 0.95 = 38 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
40 decreased by 5 percent
40 decreased by 5% = 38.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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