Question

What single percentage change is equivalent to a 18% increase followed by a 13% decrease?

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Answer 1

Answer:

2.66% increase

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 100.

Number after increasing = 118% of 100 = 118

Number after decreasing = 87% of 118 = 102.66

Net increase = 102.66 - 100 = 2.66

Hence, 2.66% increase is equivalent to 18% increase followed by a 13% decrease.