A number is increased by 20% and then again by 20%. By what percent should the increased number be reduced so as to get back the original number?
(a)
19
%
(b)
30
%
(c)
40%
(d)
44%
A number is increased by 20% and then again by 20%. By what percent should the increased number be reduced so as to get back the original number?
(a)
19%
(b)
30%
(c)
40%
(d)
44%
Question ID - 57336 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
A number is increased by 20% and then again by 20%. By what percent should the increased number be reduced so as to get back the original number?
(a)
19%
(b)
30%
(c)
40%
(d)
44%
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A number is increased by 20% and then again by 20%. By what percent should the increased number be reduced so as to get back the original number? |
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(a) |
19 |
(b) |
30 |
(c) |
40% |
(d) |
44% |
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1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
Let the original number = 100. New number = 120% of 120% of 100
= 144.
Decrease on 144 = 44. Decrease on 100 = 
30
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