80 decreased by 20% = 64
80 decreased by 20 percent is 64. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
80 decreased by 20% = 64
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Solution: 80 decreased by 20 percent
Decrease = 20% × 80 = 16
Result = 80 − 16 = 64
Result = 80 − 16 = 64
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 20% of 80 = 16.
- Subtract it from the original: 80 − 16 = 64.
- 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 80 × 0.8 = 64 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
80 decreased by 20 percent
80 decreased by 20% = 64.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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