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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A number is increased by 10% and then the increased number is decreased by 20%. The net increase or decrease is:

Options:

18% decrease

2% decrease

12% decrease

12% increase

Correct Answer:

12% decrease

Explanation:

Net percentage change = +10% - 20% - \(\frac{10× 20 }{100}\)

= - 12%

So , Answer is 12% decreases