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      Question

      A quantity is increased by 25% and afterward decreased by

      10%. What is the overall percentage change in the original quantity?
      A 21.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 17.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 13.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 12.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the quantity be '100b'

      Final quantity = 1.25 Γ— 0.9 Γ— 100b = '112.5b'

      Required percentage increase = [(112.5b - 100b) Γ· 100b] Γ— 100 = 12.5%

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