Question
If a product's price increases by 25% and then decreases
by 20%, what is the net percentage change in price?Solution
Let the original price = 100. After a 25% increase, price = 100 + 25 = 125. After a 20% decrease, new price = 125 - 25 = 100. Net change = 0%. Correct answer : a) no change
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