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
A10% decrease
B5% decrease
C5% increase
Dno change
Answer:
A. 10% decrease
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