What is 250 decreased by 15%?

212.5

250 decreased by 15% is 212.5.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.

250 × 0.85 = 212.5 — a reduction of 37.5

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Answer212.5

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What is 250 decreased by 15%?
250 decreased by 15% is 212.5. 250 × 0.85 = 212.5 — a reduction of 37.5.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 minus the percentage as a decimal.
Can I use other numbers?
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