48 decreased by 50% = 24
48 decreased by 50 percent is 24. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 50% = 24
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Solution: 48 decreased by 50 percent
Decrease = 50% × 48 = 24
Result = 48 − 24 = 24
Result = 48 − 24 = 24
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 50% of 48 = 24.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 24 = 24.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 50/100) = ×0.5.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%). So 48 × 0.5 = 24 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 50 percent
48 decreased by 50% = 24.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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