Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The price of a book is first increased by 8% and later decreased by 8%. What is the percentage change in the price of the book?

Options:

No change

decrease by 0.64%

increase by 0.064%

increase by 0.64%

Correct Answer:

decrease by 0.64%

Explanation:

Net percentage change = 8% - 8% - \(\frac{8 × 8}{100}\)

= - 0.64%

Ans = Decrease in 0.64%