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

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

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Adela 3 years 2021-08-19T10:41:52+00:00 2 Answers 96 views 0

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  1. mit
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    2021-08-19T10:43:22+00:00
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    Answer:

    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

  2. diemthu
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    2021-08-19T10:43:47+00:00
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    Answer:

    1.3455

    Step-by-step explanation:

    A 15% increase is a multiplication by 1.15

    So a 15% and a 17% increase is a multiplication of 1.15*1.17 = 1.3455

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