Question

a number is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%. find the net increase or decrease percent

Answer 1

Increased percent= 20%
Decreased percent=15%
Increase/Decrease percent= Increased percent - Decreased percent=
20% - 15%
5%

Answer 2

Let assumed the number is 100

After 20% increase it will become

100x120/100=120

Now decrease by 15%

120x85/100=102

So net increase =102-100=2

Net increase in %=2/100x100=2%

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