Question

the price of an item increased by 20% and then decreased by 20% the final price as compared to original price is​

Answer 1

the final price as compared to its original price is that the final price is less than the original price.

Answer 2

Increased by 20%:

Original price=100%

20% of 100%=20%

100%+20%=120%

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Decreased by 20%:

New price=120%

20% of 120%=24%

120%-24%=96%

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ANSWER: The final value is 96% of the original price.

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