48 decreased by 2% = 47.04
48 decreased by 2 percent is 47.04. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 2% = 47.04
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Solution: 48 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 48 = 0.96
Result = 48 − 0.96 = 47.04
Result = 48 − 0.96 = 47.04
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 48 = 0.96.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 0.96 = 47.04.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 48 × 0.98 = 47.04 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 2 percent
48 decreased by 2% = 47.04.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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