A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change in the number?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 4% decrease.
Let the number be 100
Increase by 20% → 100 → 120
Decrease by 20% → 120 → 96
Net change = 96 − 100 = −4 ⇒ 4% decrease