48 decreased by 85% = 7.2
48 decreased by 85 percent is 7.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 decreased by 85% = 7.2
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Solution: 48 decreased by 85 percent
Decrease = 85% × 48 = 40.8
Result = 48 − 40.8 = 7.2
Result = 48 − 40.8 = 7.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 85% of 48 = 40.8.
- Subtract it from the original: 48 − 40.8 = 7.2.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 85/100) = ×0.15.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 85% is the same as multiplying by 0.15 (that is 100% − 85%). So 48 × 0.15 = 7.2 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
48 decreased by 85 percent
48 decreased by 85% = 7.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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