A number is first increased by 45%, then decreased by 20%, then increased by 10%, and then decreased by 25%. Find the overall increase/decrease percent in the number.

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 4.3% increase
2. (B) 5.2% increase
3. (C) 4.1% decrease
4. (D) 4.3% decrease

Verified Answer

Option (D): 4.3% decrease

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