75 decreased by 5% = 71.25
75 decreased by 5 percent is 71.25. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
75 decreased by 5% = 71.25
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Solution: 75 decreased by 5 percent
Decrease = 5% × 75 = 3.75
Result = 75 − 3.75 = 71.25
Result = 75 − 3.75 = 71.25
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 5% of 75 = 3.75.
- Subtract it from the original: 75 − 3.75 = 71.25.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 5/100) = ×0.95.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 5% is the same as multiplying by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%). So 75 × 0.95 = 71.25 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
75 decreased by 5 percent
75 decreased by 5% = 71.25.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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