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20 Percent Decrease Calculator

Decrease Formula:

\[ New\ Value = Original\ Value \times (1 - 0.20) \]

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1. What is a 20 Percent Decrease Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the new value after applying a 20% reduction to the original value.

Purpose: It helps quickly calculate discounted prices, reduced quantities, or decreased values in financial, retail, and mathematical applications.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ New\ Value = Original\ Value \times 0.80 \]

Where:

Explanation: Multiplying by 0.80 is equivalent to subtracting 20% from the original value (100% - 20% = 80%).

3. Practical Applications

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4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Simply enter the original value (must be positive) and click Calculate to see the result after 20% decrease.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why multiply by 0.8 instead of subtracting 20%?
A: Multiplying by 0.8 is mathematically equivalent and often more efficient for calculations.

Q2: Can I use this for percentage increases?
A: No, this specifically calculates a 20% decrease. For increases, you would multiply by 1.20.

Q3: How do I calculate other percentage decreases?
A: Replace 0.20 in the formula with your desired percentage (as decimal). For 15% decrease, use 0.15.

Q4: Does this work with negative numbers?
A: The calculator only accepts positive values as input.

Q5: How precise are the results?
A: Results are shown with 2 decimal places for monetary values, but you can enter values with more precision.

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