A number is increased by 60% and then decreased by 60%, the final value of the number is ?
Choose the correct choice from the following:	A) decrease by 36%	B) decrease by 30%	C) decrease by 32%	D) decrease by 34%	E) decrease by 35%
Here, x = 60 and y = - 60   Therefore, the net % change in value   = ( x + y + xy/100)%   = [60 - 60 + (60 * -60)/100]% or - 36%   Since the sign is negative, there is a decrease in value by 36%.   decrease by 36%NSWER: decrease by 36%
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A number is increased by 60% and then decreased by 60%, the final value of the number is ?