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20. The size of a packet of pasta is increased by one-quarter. The new size is later reduced by one-quarter. is the new pa
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The size of a packet of pasta is increased by one-quarter.
The new size is later reduced by one-quarter.
is the new packet smaller, the same size or larger than the original?
Explain how you worked out your answer.
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Answer: Smaller
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiplying a number by 1.25 increases it by a quarter
Multiplying a number by 0.75 decreases it by a quarter
1.25 / 0.75 = 0.9375
Thus, increasing something by a quarter then decreasing it by a quarter, you are effectively multiplying that number by 0.9375, which is less than 1, so the number will decrease.