The price of a jacket is 500. It is first increased by 20% and then the new price is decreased by 50%. What is the final price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: After the increase: . Step 2. After the decrease: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** adds and subtracts the percentages directly; stops after the increase; applies only the decrease.
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