If a quantity is increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%, then what is the net

If a quantity is increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%, then what is the net increase or decrease?

  1. 10% Decrease
  2. 10% Increase
  3. 8% Increase
  4. 8% Decrease

Answer

Let initial quantity be 100.

Increase by 20% = 120

Decrease by 10% = 108

So, there is net 8% increase.

The correct option is C.