The price of a mobile is first increased by 20 percent and later decreased by 25 percent. What is the net percentage change in the final price of the mobile?

A10 percent decrease ✓ Correct

B18 percent decrease

C20 percent decrease

D12 percent decrease

Correct answer: (A) 10 percent decrease

Explanation

The net change is a 10 percent decrease.

take starting price = 100.

after +20% it becomes 120.

after -25% it becomes 120 x 0.75 = 90.

change = 90 - 100 = -10, a 10 percent decrease.

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