48 decreased by 6% = 45.12
48 decreased by 6 percent is 45.12. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 6% = 45.12
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Solution: 48 decreased by 6 percent
Decrease = 6% × 48 = 2.88
Result = 48 − 2.88 = 45.12
Result = 48 − 2.88 = 45.12
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 6% of 48 = 2.88.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 2.88 = 45.12.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 6/100) = ×0.94.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 6% is the same as multiplying by 0.94 (that is 100% − 6%). So 48 × 0.94 = 45.12 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 6 percent
48 decreased by 6% = 45.12.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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