48 decreased by 4% = 46.08
48 decreased by 4 percent is 46.08. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 4% = 46.08
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Solution: 48 decreased by 4 percent
Decrease = 4% × 48 = 1.92
Result = 48 − 1.92 = 46.08
Result = 48 − 1.92 = 46.08
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 4% of 48 = 1.92.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 1.92 = 46.08.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 4/100) = ×0.96.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 4% is the same as multiplying by 0.96 (that is 100% − 4%). So 48 × 0.96 = 46.08 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 4 percent
48 decreased by 4% = 46.08.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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