SSC GD Percentage question with solution
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The price of an item is first increased by 50% and then decreased by 25%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
- (A)12.5% increase
- (B)37.5% increase
- (C)12.5% decrease
- (D)25% increase
Correct answer: (A) 12.5% increase
Let the original price be 100. After a 50% increase it becomes 150. A 25% decrease on 150 gives 150 × 75 ÷ 100 = 112.5. The net change is 112.5 − 100 = 12.5, i.e. 12.5% increase.
Shortcut: Net % change = a − b − ab/100 = 50 − 25 − 12.5 = 12.5%.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Percentage
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