48 decreased by 12% = 42.24
48 decreased by 12 percent is 42.24. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 12% = 42.24
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Solution: 48 decreased by 12 percent
Decrease = 12% × 48 = 5.76
Result = 48 − 5.76 = 42.24
Result = 48 − 5.76 = 42.24
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 12% of 48 = 5.76.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 5.76 = 42.24.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 12/100) = ×0.88.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 12% is the same as multiplying by 0.88 (that is 100% − 12%). So 48 × 0.88 = 42.24 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 12 percent
48 decreased by 12% = 42.24.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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