Question
A number is decreased by 5% and then increased by 10%.
What is the percent increase or decrease of the number thus obtained from the original number ?Solution
ATQ, Decrease by 5% 100−(5% of 100) = 100−5 = 95 Increase by 10% 95+(10% of 95) = 95+9.5 = 104.5 To find the Percentage Change Change = 104.5−100 = 4.5 
The number increases by 4.5%.
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