50 decreased by 25% = 37.5
50 decreased by 25 percent is 37.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
50 decreased by 25% = 37.5
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Solution: 50 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 50 = 12.5
Result = 50 − 12.5 = 37.5
Result = 50 − 12.5 = 37.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 50 = 12.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 50 − 12.5 = 37.5.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 25/100) = ×0.75.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%). So 50 × 0.75 = 37.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
50 decreased by 25 percent
50 decreased by 25% = 37.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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