80 decreased by 40% = 48
80 decreased by 40 percent is 48. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
80 decreased by 40% = 48
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Solution: 80 decreased by 40 percent
Decrease = 40% × 80 = 32
Result = 80 − 32 = 48
Result = 80 − 32 = 48
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the decrease: 40% of 80 = 32.
- Subtract it from the original: 80 − 32 = 48.
- 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 80 × 0.6 = 48 in one step.
Frequently asked questions
80 decreased by 40 percent
80 decreased by 40% = 48.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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