Question

What is the final amount if 570 is increased by 18% followed by a 12% decrease?

Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

Answer 1

591.89

Explanation:

You will have to do this:

If 100% =570 what is 118%( original percent + increase) The answer is =672.6.

After the increase there is a decrease of 12%

So you will assume 672.6 as 100% and look for 88%(original percent - decrease).The answer is 591.89.