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  • 12-04-2016
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the number 360 is increased by 25% . the result is then decreased by 50% . what is the final number ?

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redrum201
redrum201 redrum201
  • 12-04-2016
25%=.25
360×.25=90
360+90=450
50%=.5
450×.5=225
225 is the final number
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apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 12-04-2016
increased by 25%
25%=0.25
increased by 25% means 360+(360 times 0.25)=360+90=450

decreased by 50%
450 times 0.50=225
450-225=225

answer is 225
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