SOLUTION: A measurement of 72 cm is increased by 20% and then the result is decreased by 20%. What is the new measurement, correct to the nearest centimetre? (A) 46 cm (B) 69 cm (C) 72 c

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Question 1072171: A measurement of 72 cm is increased by 20% and then the result is decreased by 20%.
What is the new measurement, correct to the nearest centimetre?
(A) 46 cm
(B) 69 cm
(C) 72 cm
(D) 104 cm

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(1.2*72cm)*0.80 = 69.12cm