general math MCQ #191

Water tax is increased by 20% but its consumption is decreased by 20 %. Then, the increase or decrease in the expenditure of the money is:________?

general math MCQ #191

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Water tax is increased by 20% but its consumption is decreased by 20 %. Then, the increase or decrease in the expenditure of the money is:________?

    • A) No change
    • B) 5 % decrease
    • C) 4 % increase
    • D) 4 % decrease

    Answer: 4 % decrease

    Explanation: New expenditure = 1.20 × 0.80 = 0.96 of original; this represents a 4% decrease.