60 decreased by 30% = 42
60 decreased by 30 percent is 42. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 30% = 42
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Solution: 60 decreased by 30 percent
Decrease = 30% × 60 = 18
Result = 60 − 18 = 42
Result = 60 − 18 = 42
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 30% of 60 = 18.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 18 = 42.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 30/100) = ×0.7.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 30% is the same as multiplying by 0.7 (that is 100% − 30%). So 60 × 0.7 = 42 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 30 percent
60 decreased by 30% = 42.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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