Question

6. A number is increased by 40% and then decreased by 40%. Find the net increase or decrease percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

decrease 16%

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original number be x

therefore 40%increase = x * 140/100

therefore 40%decrease = x * 140/100 * 60/100

= x * 8400/10000

= x * 84/100

Hence the number decreases by 16%

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