What is 250 decreased by 5%?

237.5

250 decreased by 5% is 237.5.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.

250 × 0.95 = 237.5 — a reduction of 12.5

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Answer237.5

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What is 250 decreased by 5%?
250 decreased by 5% is 237.5. 250 × 0.95 = 237.5 — a reduction of 12.5.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.
Can I use other numbers?
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