40 decreased by 5% then increased by 5%

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Gael Keller

14 August, 13:21

40 decreased by 5% then increased by 5%

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Krish Wise · Answer 1

Your answer is 38.

Step-by-step explanation:

40 - (5%*40)

40*5%=2

40-2=38

Leroy Wade · Answer 2

39.9

Step-by-step explanation:

First multiply 40 by 0.05. This gives you 2. 40 - 2 = 38.

Then to increase by 5%, multiply 38 by 0.05. This gives you 1.9 and add this to 38. 38 + 1.9 = 39.9