Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The price of a tablet is first increased by 10%, and then decreased by 2.5% due to reduction in sales. What is the net percentage change in the final price of the tablet?

Options:

Decrease by 8.75%

Increase by 7.25%

Increase by 6.35%

Decrease by 5.5%

Correct Answer:

Increase by 7.25%

Explanation:

Net percentage change = +10% - 7.5% - \(\frac{10 × 2.5 }{100}\)

= + 7.25%

So , Answer is = 7.25% increases