A number is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 12%. Find the total percentage increase or decrease.

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 4.8% decrease
2. (B) 5.2% increase
3. (C) 5.6% increase
4. (D) 4.3% decrease

Verified Answer

Option (C): 5.6% increase

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