- A0%
- B-2%
- C-4%
- D4%
Step-by-Step Solution
Net factor = , i.e. 96% of the original. This is a decrease of 4%, so −4%.
Answer: C) -4%
A number is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The net percentage change in the number is: (a decrease is negative)
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