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A number is first decreased by 20% and then increased by 10%. The number so obtained is 12 less than the original number. The original number is:

A200

B100

C400

D80

Answer:

B. 100

Read Explanation:

Number = A A × (80/100) × (110/100) = A - 12 A × 0.8 × 1.1 = A-12 0.88A = A - 12 12=.12xA ⇒ A = 100


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