A price of euros is reduced by and the new price is then increased by . What is the final price?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. euros

  1. Step 1: A reduction multiplies the price by : . Step 2. A increase multiplies by : . Answer: 96 euros. Why not the others: the changes apply to different bases, so they do not cancel.

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