A $30 increase followed by a $30 decrease it is greater than the original value, less than the original value, or the same as the original value?

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Alanna Dillon

22 May, 08:15

A $30 increase followed by a $30 decrease it is greater than the original value, less than the original value, or the same as the original value?

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Wally · Answer 1

The same as the original value.

Step-by-step explanation:

Increase = Addition

Decrease = Subtraction

If you're increasing the amount of money that you have by $30, you have $30 more than your original value. When you take the $30 away again, you are back at your original value.