60 decreased by 80% = 12
60 decreased by 80 percent is 12. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 decreased by 80% = 12
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Solution: 60 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 60 = 48
Result = 60 − 48 = 12
Result = 60 − 48 = 12
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 60 = 48.
- Subtract it from the original: 60 − 48 = 12.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 80/100) = ×0.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 80% is the same as multiplying by 0.2 (that is 100% − 80%). So 60 × 0.2 = 12 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
60 decreased by 80 percent
60 decreased by 80% = 12.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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