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Aarav bought a cricket bat for Rs 800. Next month the shopkeeper raised its price by 12%, but during a festival sale he then reduced the new price by 12%.
What is the final price of the bat?

Class 8Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • ARs 788.48
  • BRs 800
  • CRs 896
  • DRs 704

Step-by-Step Solution

After 12% rise: . After 12% fall: . Equal up-down percentages do not cancel; net = loss.
Answer: A) Rs 788.48

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