Question

A number is first increased by 20% and the
resulting number is then decreased by 10%.
Find the overall change in the number as
percent
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

8%

Explanation:

Let the original number = 100

Increased by 20%

New number = 100 + 20 = 120

Decreased by 10% = (120 × 10)/100 = 12

New number = 120 – 12 = 108

Overall change = 108 – 100 = 8

Percentage = 8/100 × 100 =8% (ans)

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