Question

A number is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. Find the net increase or decreas
percent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

6.25% decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the relation A + B + AB/100

25 + (-25) + (25 x -25)/100 = -6.25

=> 6.25 % decrease

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x.

Give the number increased by25%=x+

0.25x=1.25x.

Given the number be decreased by25%=

1.25-0.25

0.9375.

% change =x - 0.9375/x*100%

=0.0625*100%

=6.25.

The decrease % is 6.25.

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