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A number is first increased by 12% and then increased by 23%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 34%. What is the net increase or decrease p...

SSC SSC CGL Tier 1 Easy Percentages MCQ

Question

A number is first increased by 12% and then increased by 23%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 34%. What is the net increase or decrease percent in the original number (nearest to an integer)?

Options

A.

10% increase

B.

9% decrease

C.

10% decrease

D.

9% increase

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