Question

A number is increased by 40% and then decreased by 40% find the net increase or decrease percent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

100+40/100*100=140

140-40/100*140=94

Then increase%= 94/140*100

                           = 40%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

net percent = a + b +(a×b)÷100

increase =40 %

decreased = - 40%

40 -40 + -160÷100

0+-16

16 % loss

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