Question
A number is first increased by 30% and then decreased by
20%. Find the percentage increase or decrease in the original number.Solution
ATQ, Let the original number be 100n Final number = 1.3 Ć 0.8 Ć 100n = 104n Therefore, percentage increase = [(104n ā 100n) Ć· 100n] Ć 100 = 4%
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