Question

Over a three year period the value of an item increased by 5 % , decreases by 6% and then again decreases by 8%. What is the overall effect of these changes ?

Answer 1

Answer:

THE ANSWER IS:

•VALUE OF THE OBJECT GOES DOWN BY 9% IN THESE 3 YEARS.

Step-by-step explanation:

WE SOLVE LIKE THIS:

•INCREASE IN FIRST YEAR - 5%

•DECREASE IN SECOND YEAR - 6%

•DECREASE IN THIRD YEAR - 8%

SO,

OVERALL EFFECT = SUM OF ALL CHANGES

= 5 + (-6) + (-8)

= -9%

SO,THE VALUE OF THE OBJECT GOES DOWN BY 9% IN THESE 3 YEARS.

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