SOLUTION: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. the final value of the number is ??

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Question 982627: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. the final value of the number is ??
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Increased by 20%:
Original number=100%
20% of 100%=20%
100%+20%=120%
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Decreased by 20%:
New number=120%
20% of 120%=24%
120%-24%=96%
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ANSWER: The final value is 96% of the original number.