The price of an item is Rs. 800. It is increased by and the new price is then decreased by . Find the final price.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Rs. 704
- Step 1: After the increase: . Step 2. After the decrease: . Answer: Rs. 704. Why not the others: Rs. 720 is what you get if you add and subtract the percentages directly. Rs. 880 is what you get if you stop after the increase. Rs. 640 is what you get if you apply only the decrease.
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