Question

A given number is increased by 25% and the resulting number is decreased by 25%. What is the net increase or decrease percentage in the number?


Please tell the method properly and the answer is 6.25%..​

Answer 1

Given the number increased by 25% = x + 0.25x = 1.25x. = 0.9375. = 6.25. The decrease % is 6.25

Answer 2

Given the number increased by 25% = x + 0.25x = 1.25x. = 0.9375. = 6.25. The decrease % is 6.25.