Question
A number is first increased by 55%, and then decreased
by 35%. What is the net percentage change in the original number?Solution
ATQ,
Let the number be '100b'
Final number = 1.55 × 0.65 × 100b = '100.75b'
Required percentage increase = [(100.75b - 100b) ÷ 100b] × 100 = 0.75%
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