A number increases by 10%, and then decreases by 10%. will the result be greater than, less than, or equal to the original number? explain.

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Flynorc · Answer 1 · 2018-12-20T05:47:32+0000

It would be less then I believe. An example would be: 20 x .1 = 2, 2+20= 22, 22 x .1 = 2.2, 22-2.2 = 19.8
You would end up with 19.8 when you started with 20

Thiiiiiking · Answer 2 · 2018-12-22T00:55:06+0000

it may be a bit wired , by the resultant is less than original number !

you can prove by taking any number, and if you want to know how, comment !

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