60 decreased by 8% = 55.2
60 decreased by 8 percent is 55.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 8% = 55.2
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Solution: 60 decreased by 8 percent
Decrease = 8% × 60 = 4.8
Result = 60 − 4.8 = 55.2
Result = 60 − 4.8 = 55.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 8% of 60 = 4.8.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 4.8 = 55.2.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 8/100) = ×0.92.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 8% is the same as multiplying by 0.92 (that is 100% − 8%). So 60 × 0.92 = 55.2 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 8 percent
60 decreased by 8% = 55.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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