Question

1. A number is increased by 40%, then decreased by 40%. Find the net increase or decrease percentage.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Decreased by 16 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 100

100 Increased by 40% = 100 + 40

                                     = 140

140 Decreased by 40% = 140 - 56

                                     = 84

Therefore number goes from 100 to 84

There is net decrease of 16%

Answer 2

Hence, net percentage decrease =10016×100=16%

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