750 decreased by 2% = 735
750 decreased by 2 percent is 735. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
750 decreased by 2% = 735
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Solution: 750 decreased by 2 percent
Decrease = 2% × 750 = 15
Result = 750 − 15 = 735
Result = 750 − 15 = 735
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 2% of 750 = 15.
- Subtract it from the original: 750 − 15 = 735.
- 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 750 × 0.98 = 735 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
750 decreased by 2 percent
750 decreased by 2% = 735.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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