SOLUTION: The value of gold fluctuates over the next 4 years. It increases by 10%, decreases by
10%, increases by 10% and then finally decreases by 10%. Find the percentage change
over 4 y
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Question 1098806: The value of gold fluctuates over the next 4 years. It increases by 10%, decreases by
10%, increases by 10% and then finally decreases by 10%. Find the percentage change
over 4 years. 3
(hint Let x be the initial value of gold)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A reduction of loosing 10% means, keeping 90%.
An increase of 10% means, factor of 1.10.
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increases by 10%, decreases by
10%, increases by 10% and then finally decreases by 10%.
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About a 2% decrease in value
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