Q. A number is decreased by 25% and then increased by 25%. The final value is what percent of the original?
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Correct Answer: (A)
93.75%
Explanation: Assume the number is 100. After a 25% decrease it becomes 75. Increasing 75 by 25% gives 93.75. Hence, the final value is 93.75% of the original.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Assume the number is 100. After a 25% decrease it becomes 75. Increasing 75 by 25% gives 93.75. Hence, the final value is 93.75% of the original.