Number - (0.30*Number)
Example: A 30% decrease of 150
150 - (0.30*150) = 105
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To decrease an amount 30 percent, multiply that amount by 0.7
what multiplying factor decrease a number by 3 %
To decrease a number by 3.9 percent, multiply it by 0.961
The numerical decrease is 120 - 84 = 36. The percentage decrease is thus 100 x (36/120) = 30%.
Whether the change is an increase or decrease . . . -- Divide the new number by the original number. -- Multiply the result by 100. -- Subtract 100. -- Now you have the percent of change.