Two successive increases of 20% and 20% on a price is equivalent to a single increase of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two successive increases of 20% and 20% on a price is equivalent to a single increase of:

A. 40%

B. 44%

C. 46%

D. 42%

Answer: Option B

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1.2 × 1.2 = 1.44, increase 44%.

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A number increased by 25% then by 20% becomes 180. Original number:

A. 120

B. 130

C. 100

D. 110

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