48 decreased by 5% = 45.6
48 decreased by 5 percent is 45.6. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 5% = 45.6
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Solution: 48 decreased by 5 percent
Decrease = 5% × 48 = 2.4
Result = 48 − 2.4 = 45.6
Result = 48 − 2.4 = 45.6
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 5% of 48 = 2.4.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 2.4 = 45.6.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 5/100) = ×0.95.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 5% is the same as multiplying by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%). So 48 × 0.95 = 45.6 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 5 percent
48 decreased by 5% = 45.6.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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