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16 October, 05:03

What single decimal multiplier would you use to increase by 15% followed by a 17% decrease?

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  1. 16 October, 07:58
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    0.9545

    Step-by-step explanation:

    15 % increase

    1.15 times

    17% decrease

    0.83 times

    increase followed by decrease

    1.15*0.83 = 0.9545
  2. 16 October, 08:29
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    0.9545

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let an integer be x.

    If x is increased by 15%, then the value of the number would be

    115/100x=1.15x

    If 1.15x is decreased by 17%, then the value of the number would be:

    (100-17) / 100*1.15x

    83/100*1.15x=0.9545x
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