75 decreased by 2% = 73.5
75 decreased by 2 percent is 73.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
75 decreased by 2% = 73.5
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Solution: 75 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 75 = 1.5
Result = 75 − 1.5 = 73.5
Result = 75 − 1.5 = 73.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 75 = 1.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 75 − 1.5 = 73.5.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 2/100) = ×0.98.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 0.98 (that is 100% − 2%). So 75 × 0.98 = 73.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
75 decreased by 2 percent
75 decreased by 2% = 73.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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