75 decreased by 20% = 60
75 decreased by 20 percent is 60. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
75 decreased by 20% = 60
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Solution: 75 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 75 = 15
Result = 75 − 15 = 60
Result = 75 − 15 = 60
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 75 = 15.
- Subtract it from the original: 75 − 15 = 60.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 20/100) = ×0.8.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%). So 75 × 0.8 = 60 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
75 decreased by 20 percent
75 decreased by 20% = 60.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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