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A number is first increased by 25%. By what percent must the new value be decreased to bring it back to the original number?

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  • A15%
  • B20%
  • C25%
  • D30%

Step-by-Step Solution

Take the number as 100; a 25% rise gives 125. To return to 100 we remove 25 out of 125, which is (25 ÷ 125) × 100 = 20%.
Answer: B) 20%

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