48 decreased by 1% = 47.52
48 decreased by 1 percent is 47.52. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 1% = 47.52
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Solution: 48 decreased by 1 percent
Decrease = 1% × 48 = 0.48
Result = 48 − 0.48 = 47.52
Result = 48 − 0.48 = 47.52
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 1% of 48 = 0.48.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 0.48 = 47.52.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 1/100) = ×0.99.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 1% is the same as multiplying by 0.99 (that is 100% − 1%). So 48 × 0.99 = 47.52 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 1 percent
48 decreased by 1% = 47.52.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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