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    Question

    A certain value is initially increased by 40% and then

    reduced by 25%. Determine the overall percentage change in the initial value.
    A 5% increase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2% decrease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10% increase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7% decrease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the value be '100b'

    Final value = 1.40 × 0.75 × 100b = '105b'

    Required percentage increase = [(105b - 100b) ÷ 100b] × 100 = 5%

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