75 decreased by 40% = 45
75 decreased by 40 percent is 45. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
75 decreased by 40% = 45
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Solution: 75 decreased by 40 percent
Decrease = 40% × 75 = 30
Result = 75 − 30 = 45
Result = 75 − 30 = 45
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 40% of 75 = 30.
- Subtract it from the original: 75 − 30 = 45.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 40/100) = ×0.6.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 40% is the same as multiplying by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%). So 75 × 0.6 = 45 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
75 decreased by 40 percent
75 decreased by 40% = 45.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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