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80 decreased by 9% = 72.8

80 decreased by 9 percent is 72.8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

80 decreased by 9% = 72.8
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Solution: 80 decreased by 9 percent

Decrease = 9% × 80 = 7.2
Result = 80 − 7.2 = 72.8

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the decrease: 9% of 80 = 7.2.
  2. Subtract it from the original: 80 − 7.2 = 72.8.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 − 9/100) = ×0.91.

Good to know

Shortcut: decreasing by 9% is the same as multiplying by 0.91 (that is 100% − 9%). So 80 × 0.91 = 72.8 in one step.

Frequently asked questions

80 decreased by 9 percent
80 decreased by 9% = 72.8.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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