5. A number is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. Find the net increase or decrease
percent
Share
5. A number is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. Find the net increase or decrease
percent
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Answer:
Let the original number be x.
Given the number increased by 25% = x + 0.25x = 1.25x.
Given the number decreased by 25% = 1.25 - 0.25(1.25)
= 0.9375.
% change = x - 0.9375/x * 100%
= 0.0625 * 100%
= 6.25.
The decrease % is 6.25.
Answer:
bhai kyu preshaan h jaane de pehle meri pic thi ruk lga de rha apni...khuss