issb mathematics MCQ #166

A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The final result compared with the original is:

issb mathematics MCQ #166

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The final result compared with the original is:

    • A) Same as original
    • B) 4% less
    • C) 4% more
    • D) 20% less

    Answer: 4% less

    Explanation: If the number is 100, it becomes 120, then 96. The net change is a 4% decrease from the original.