600 decreased by 80% = 120
600 decreased by 80 percent is 120. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
600 decreased by 80% = 120
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Solution: 600 decreased by 80 percent
Decrease = 80% × 600 = 480
Result = 600 − 480 = 120
Result = 600 − 480 = 120
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 80% of 600 = 480.
- Subtract it from the original: 600 − 480 = 120.
- 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 600 × 0.2 = 120 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
600 decreased by 80 percent
600 decreased by 80% = 120.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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