750 decreased by 1% = 742.5
750 decreased by 1 percent is 742.5. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
750 decreased by 1% = 742.5
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Solution: 750 decreased by 1 percent
Decrease = 1% × 750 = 7.5
Result = 750 − 7.5 = 742.5
Result = 750 − 7.5 = 742.5
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 1% of 750 = 7.5.
- Subtract it from the original: 750 − 7.5 = 742.5.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 1/100) = ×0.99.
Good to know
Shortcut: decreasing by 1% is the same as multiplying by 0.99 (that is 100% − 1%). So 750 × 0.99 = 742.5 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
750 decreased by 1 percent
750 decreased by 1% = 742.5.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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