A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 16%, the final percentage increase in the number:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Increases by 5%.
Given:
A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 16%
Let a number be N
According to the question;
⇒ N × 125/100 × 84/100
⇒ 1.05 N
Hence, required percentage increase = [(1.05N - N)/N] × 100 = 5%