60 decreased by 20% = 48
60 decreased by 20 percent is 48. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 20% = 48
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Solution: 60 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 60 = 12
Result = 60 − 12 = 48
Result = 60 − 12 = 48
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 60 = 12.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 12 = 48.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 20/100) = ×0.8.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%). So 60 × 0.8 = 48 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 20 percent
60 decreased by 20% = 48.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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