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      Question

      A value is first raised by 35% and then reduced by 20%.

      What is the net percentage change in the original value?
      A 4% increase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2% decrease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 8% increase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 12% decrease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the value be 100b

      Final value = 1.35 × 0.80 × 100b = 108b

      Net percentage change = [(108b - 100b) Ă· 100b] × 100 = 8% increase

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