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If a number is increased by 25% and the resulting number is decreased by 25%, then the percentage increase or decrease finally is :
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
B
Required % decrements :
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{{{x^2}}}{{100}}\% \cr & = \frac{{{{\left( {25} \right)}^2}}}{{100}} \cr & = 6\frac{1}{4}\% \cr} $$
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{{{x^2}}}{{100}}\% \cr & = \frac{{{{\left( {25} \right)}^2}}}{{100}} \cr & = 6\frac{1}{4}\% \cr} $$
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