Question:
The value of a number first increased by 15% and then decreased by 10%. Then the net effect:
A3.5% increase
B3.5% decrease
C5% increase
D4.8% decrease
Answer:
A. 3.5% increase
Explanation:
[15-10+ 15x-10/100]% = 5+(-150/100)= 5 - 1.5 = 3.5% Value is +ve, so increase of 3.5%