SOLUTION: How did the temperature change if: at first it increased by 25% and then decreased by 40%

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Question 1061500: How did the temperature change if: at first it increased by 25% and then decreased by 40%
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If , at first it increases by 25%, then you have 1.25x the original temp. A drop of 40% gives you .6 x 1.25, or 75% of the original temperature. ☺☺☺☺