Question

If price of a book is first decreased by 25% and then increased by 20%, the net change in the price of the book will be

• A. 10% decrease
• B. 5% decrease
• C. 5% increase
• D. no change

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 10% decrease

Read Explanation:

original price of the book = Rs. 100. Decreased price of the book = Rs. 75 Increased price of the book after 20% increase =120x75/100 ​= Rs. 90 % change =10x100/100 =10% decrease

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