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

 

(a)

No change

(b)

5% increase

(c)

5% decrease

(d)

10% decrease



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

 

(a)

No change

(b)

5% increase

(c)

5% decrease

(d)

10% decrease

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

Let the original price be Rs. 100.

New final price = 120% of (75% of Rs. 100) = Rs. 90.

Decrease = 10%.

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