48 decreased by 3% = 46.56
48 decreased by 3 percent is 46.56. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 3% = 46.56
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Solution: 48 decreased by 3 percent
Decrease = 3% × 48 = 1.44
Result = 48 − 1.44 = 46.56
Result = 48 − 1.44 = 46.56
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 3% of 48 = 1.44.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 1.44 = 46.56.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 3/100) = ×0.97.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 3% is the same as multiplying by 0.97 (that is 100% − 3%). So 48 × 0.97 = 46.56 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 3 percent
48 decreased by 3% = 46.56.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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