SSC GD Percentage question with solution
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The price of an item is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
- (A)8% increase
- (B)8% decrease
- (C)12% increase
- (D)10% increase
Correct answer: (A) 8% increase
Let the original price be 100. After a 20% increase it becomes 120. A 10% decrease on 120 gives 120 × 90 ÷ 100 = 108. The net change is 108 − 100 = 8, i.e. 8% increase.
Shortcut: Net % change = a − b − ab/100 = 20 − 10 − 2 = 8%.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Percentage
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- SSC GD
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