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A number is increased by 45% and then decreased by 30%.

Let the number be 100y Final number 1.45 X 0.7 X 100y 101.5y Therefore, percentage increase 101.5y - 100y 100y 1.5

What is the overall percentage change (increase or decrease) in the number?

A 1.5% increase

B 2.5% increase

C 2.5% decrease

D 1.5% decrease

E None of these

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