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A number is first increased by 20% and then the result is decreased by 20%. If the final value is 96, the original number was ?

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  • A96
  • B100
  • C104
  • D120

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Net factor = . So 0.96 × original = 96, giving original = 96/0.96 = 100.
Answer: B) 100

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