Question

a number is first increased by20% and then decreased by 15% find the net increase or decrease percent

Answer 1

Let assume the no=100

First increased by 20%
=120

Then decreased by 15%

=120x(100-15)/100
=120x85/100=102

Net increase =102-100=2

In %=2% <===(2/100 x100)

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