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The price of a book was first increased by 25% and then reduced by 20%. What is the change in its original price?

ANo change

B10% decrease

C10% increase

D5% decrease

Answer:

A. No change

Read Explanation:

Let the original price be 100x, Increased price = 100 X (125/100) = 125x Reduced price =125x X (80/100) = 100x No change in price.


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