A phone costs 800 soles. The shop raises the price by 20% and later lowers the new price by 25%. What is the final price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 720 soles
- Step 1: After the rise: . After the cut: soles. Answer: 720 soles. Why not the others: 760 soles: adds and subtracts the percentages directly. 960 soles: forgets the reduction. 600 soles: forgets the increase.
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