Practice30Create account

A number is increased by 20% and the result is then decreased by 20%. What is the overall change?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • ANo change
  • B4% decrease
  • C40% decrease
  • D4% increase

Step-by-Step Solution

Start with 100. +20% → 120. −20% of 120 = 24, so 120 − 24 = 96. Overall 100 → 96, a 4% decrease.
Answer: B) 4% decrease

Master this chapter in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Percentage Increase and Decrease practice questions

More Class 7 Percentage Increase and Decrease practice

After a 15% increase, a library has 460 members. How many members did it have before?Which gives the larger increase in rupees: 30% of ₹450 or 45% of ₹300?Mobile phone users in a village went from 1,600 to 2,000 in one year and to 2,500 the…A worker's daily wage was cut by 10%. By what percent must the new wage be raised to get…A percentage increase or decrease is always worked out on which amount?