Question

A number is first increased by 15% and then reduced by 15% Find the net increase or decrease percent.

Answer 1

Answer 2.25 % decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 100

after increasing 15%= 115

then decrease 15% = 115/100 ×85

=97.75

so 100 - 97.75 = 2.25 decrease