48 decreased by 10% = 43.2
48 decreased by 10 percent is 43.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 10% = 43.2
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Solution: 48 decreased by 10 percent
Decrease = 10% × 48 = 4.8
Result = 48 − 4.8 = 43.2
Result = 48 − 4.8 = 43.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 10% of 48 = 4.8.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 4.8 = 43.2.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 10/100) = ×0.9.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 10% is the same as multiplying by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%). So 48 × 0.9 = 43.2 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 10 percent
48 decreased by 10% = 43.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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