A number is first increased by 30% and then decreased by 20%. Find the overall percentage change in the number.

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 4% decrease
2. (B) 4% increase
3. (C) 10% increase
4. (D) 8% decrease

Verified Answer

Option (B): 4% increase

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