75 decreased by 10% = 67.5
75 decreased by 10 percent is 67.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
75 decreased by 10% = 67.5
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Solution: 75 decreased by 10 percent
Decrease = 10% × 75 = 7.5
Result = 75 − 7.5 = 67.5
Result = 75 − 7.5 = 67.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 10% of 75 = 7.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 75 − 7.5 = 67.5.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 10/100) = ×0.9.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 10% is the same as multiplying by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%). So 75 × 0.9 = 67.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
75 decreased by 10 percent
75 decreased by 10% = 67.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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