Question

What is the final amount if 1442 is increased by 9% followed by a 6% decrease?

Answer 1

1,485.26

Explanation:

100% is 1442

1% is 14.42

10% is 144.2

9% is 10 - 1 so its 129.78

1442 add 129.78 is 1 571.78

5% is 72.1

so add 72.1 and 14.42 86.52 and take it from 1571.78

answer is 1,485.26