If the price of an item is increased by 10% and then decreased 10% , the net effect on the price of the item is---

A    an increase of 99%

B    an increase of 1%

C    no change

D    a decrease of 1%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

 

at 10% increase, if  previous price 100 then current price (100+10)=110 tk at 10% decrease, if  previous price 100 then current price (110-11)=99 tk so, net effect on the price of the item is a decrease of 1%

 

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