SSC CGL Percentage question with solution
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The price of an item is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 40%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
- (A)15% decrease
- (B)25% increase
- (C)25% decrease
- (D)5% decrease
Correct answer: (C) 25% decrease
Let the original price be 100. After a 25% increase it becomes 125. A 40% decrease on 125 gives 125 × 60 ÷ 100 = 75. The net change is 75 − 100 = -25, i.e. 25% decrease.
Shortcut: Net % change = a − b − ab/100 = 25 − 40 − 10 = -25%.
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- Percentage
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