60 decreased by 1% = 59.4
60 decreased by 1 percent is 59.4. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 1% = 59.4
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Solution: 60 decreased by 1 percent
Decrease = 1% × 60 = 0.6
Result = 60 − 0.6 = 59.4
Result = 60 − 0.6 = 59.4
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 1% of 60 = 0.6.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 0.6 = 59.4.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 1/100) = ×0.99.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 1% is the same as multiplying by 0.99 (that is 100% − 1%). So 60 × 0.99 = 59.4 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 1 percent
60 decreased by 1% = 59.4.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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