Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A number is increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. Find the net change.
A1% decrease
B1% increase
CNo change
D0.1% decrease
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1% decrease
Net change = 10 - 10 - (10*10/100) = -1%.
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