What is 500 decreased by 40%?

300

500 decreased by 40% is 300.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.

500 × 0.6 = 300 — a reduction of 200

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What is 500 decreased by 40%?
500 decreased by 40% is 300. 500 × 0.6 = 300 — a reduction of 200.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.
Can I use other numbers?
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