Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If the price of an article is increased by 10% and then reduced by 10%, the final price compared to the original is:
A1% less
B1% more
CSame
D2% less
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1% less
1.1 * 0.9 = 0.99. So 1% less.
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