60 decreased by 75% = 15
60 decreased by 75 percent is 15. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 75% = 15
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Solution: 60 decreased by 75 percent
Decrease = 75% × 60 = 45
Result = 60 − 45 = 15
Result = 60 − 45 = 15
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 75% of 60 = 45.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 45 = 15.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 75/100) = ×0.25.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 75% is the same as multiplying by 0.25 (that is 100% − 75%). So 60 × 0.25 = 15 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 75 percent
60 decreased by 75% = 15.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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