48 decreased by 25% = 36
48 decreased by 25 percent is 36. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 25% = 36
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Solution: 48 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 48 = 12
Result = 48 − 12 = 36
Result = 48 − 12 = 36
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 48 = 12.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 12 = 36.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 48 × 0.75 = 36 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 25 percent
48 decreased by 25% = 36.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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