Question
The price of a sweater is increased by 30% and then
decreased by 20%. What is the net change in the price(in%)?Solution
Let the price of a sweater = Rs. 100 According to the question, 100*130/100*80/100=104 Net change = 104 – 100 = 4% increase
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