Question

A number is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%. Find the net increase or

decrease percent.

Answer 1

20 -15................

Answer 2

Let a number be 100
20% increase= 20/100× 100= 100+ 20= 120
15% decrease= 120× 15/100= 18= 120-18= 102
Increased percent= 102-100= 2/100×100= 2%