Question

What is the final amount if 1230 is increased by 15% followed by a 17% decrease? Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

Answer 1

Answer: 1,223.24

Step-by-step explanation:

1)  1230 x (1+0.17) = 1230 x 1.17 = 1,439.10

2) 1439.10 x (1-0.15) = 1439.10 x 0.85 =1,223.24