Question

Searches related to math calculation,the price of rice in year 2010 increased by 10% from the previous year.in 2011, the price decreased by 5%.in 2011 what was the increase in price with respect to that of 2009?

Answer 1

Answer:

4.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

In year 2009, let's say that the price of rice is x. In 2010, it'll be 1.1x. In 2011, it'll be (0.95)(1.1x) = 1.045x. So, the increase is 4.5%.