Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A number is increased by 20% and then the increased number is decreased by 20%. The net increase or decrease is:
A4% increase
BNo change
C4% decrease
D2% decrease
✓ Correct Answer: C — 4% decrease
Let the number be 100. 100 -> 120 -> (120 - 24) = 96. Total loss is 4%.
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