Reduce a Number by a Percentage

This operation reduces a number by a percentage.

Overview

This operation reduces a number by a percentage. For example:

  • Number: 100
  • Percentage: 10%
  • Reduction: 100 reduced by 10% = 90

Syntax

This operation supports two different syntaxes.

Option 1

the num is {value}
the percentage is {percent}
reduce the num by the percentage

Option 2

reduce a number by a percentage where
  the num is {value}
  the percentage is {percent}

Data

The table below lists the names of the data elements in this operation and indicates which can be renamed in the syntax.

Data NameCan Be Renamed
the numNo
the percentageNo

Parameters

Parameters are placeholders for data. Refer to the table below for details on each parameter in this operation. In the syntax, replace parameters with your own values.

Parameter

Description

Examples

Required

value

The number to be reduced (integer or decimal).

  • 100
  • 56.2

Yes

percent

The percentage to reduce the number by (integer or decimal).

  • 20
  • 20.5

Yes

Examples

1. Using the first syntax

the num is 100
the percentage is 10
reduce the num by the percentage
90

2. Using the second syntax

reduce a number by a percentage where
  the num is 100
  the percentage is 30
70