500 decreased by 2% = 490
500 decreased by 2 percent is 490. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
500 decreased by 2% = 490
decreased by %
Solution: 500 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 500 = 10
Result = 500 − 10 = 490
Result = 500 − 10 = 490
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 500 = 10.
- Subtract it from the original: 500 − 10 = 490.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 500 × 0.98 = 490 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
500 decreased by 2 percent
500 decreased by 2% = 490.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
Calculated instantly in your browser. Try your own numbers in the box above, or use the full Percentage Calculator.