60 decreased by 25% = 45
60 decreased by 25 percent is 45. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 25% = 45
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Solution: 60 decreased by 25 percent
Decrease = 25% × 60 = 15
Result = 60 − 15 = 45
Result = 60 − 15 = 45
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 25% of 60 = 15.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 15 = 45.
- 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 60 × 0.75 = 45 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 25 percent
60 decreased by 25% = 45.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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