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      Question

      A number N undergoes a two-step adjustment: first, it is

      increased by 20%, and then it is subsequently decreased by 10% of the new value. After these adjustments, the final result is 1,080. Determine the original value of the number N before any changes were applied.
      A 950 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 1100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      When there are two changes then, we can find resultant change by given method- = +8%, here positive sign shows the increasing. Let original number was 100% Then 108% = 1080 Original number = 100% = 1080/108 Γ— 100 = 1000

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