What is 5,000 decreased by 40%?

3,000

5,000 decreased by 40% is 3,000.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.

5,000 × 0.6 = 3,000 — a reduction of 2,000

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Answer3,000

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What is 5,000 decreased by 40%?
5,000 decreased by 40% is 3,000. 5,000 × 0.6 = 3,000 — a reduction of 2,000.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.
Can I use other numbers?
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