What is 100 decreased by 50%?

50

100 decreased by 50% is 50.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.

100 × 0.5 = 50 — a reduction of 50

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What is 100 decreased by 50%?
100 decreased by 50% is 50. 100 × 0.5 = 50 — a reduction of 50.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.
Can I use other numbers?
Yes — the calculator on this page takes any two numbers, and the full percentage calculator covers every form: percentage of a number, one number as a percentage of another, percentage change, increase and decrease.