48 decreased by 80% = 9.6
48 decreased by 80 percent is 9.6. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 80% = 9.6
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Solution: 48 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 48 = 38.4
Result = 48 − 38.4 = 9.6
Result = 48 − 38.4 = 9.6
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 48 = 38.4.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 38.4 = 9.6.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 80/100) = ×0.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 80% is the same as multiplying by 0.2 (that is 100% − 80%). So 48 × 0.2 = 9.6 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 80 percent
48 decreased by 80% = 9.6.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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