SOLUTION: the original price of an item was increased by 40%. then new price was reduced by 30%. final price is what percent to orginal price.

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Question 1104075: the original price of an item was increased by 40%. then new price was reduced by 30%. final price is what percent to orginal price.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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p%2A1.40%2A%281.00-0.30%29
%281.4%29%280.7%29p
0.98p

Reduction by 2%