Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The price of a pen is first increased by 15% and later on the price was decreased by 20% due to reduction in sales. Find the net percentage change in the final price of a pen.

Options:

25%

8%

-8%

-16%

Correct Answer:

-8%

Explanation:

Formula :-

Net percentage change  = [A - B - \(\frac{A× B }{100}\)] %

Net percentage change  = [15 - 20 - \(\frac{15× 20 }{100}\)] %

= - 8%

Ans = Decrease in 8%