The price of a certain painting increased by 30% during the first year and decreased by 20% during the second year. The price of the painting at the end of the 2-year period was what percent of the original price?	Options
A) 102% B) 105% C) 120% D) 135% E) 104%
104%asiest thing to do: Assume that price is 100   Price at the end of yr 1: 100+ 30 = 130   Price at the end of year 2 = 130 - 130*0.20 = 130*0.80= 
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104   Hence required answer= (104/100)*100= 
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104%   Answer is 104%.
<result>E</result>
The price of a certain painting increased by 30% during the first year and decreased by 20% during the second year. The price of the painting at the end of the 2-year period was what percent of the original price?