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If positive integer m were increased by 20%, decreased by 25%, and the 13 Dec 2018, 00:04
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If positive integer m were increased by 20%, decreased by 25%, and then increased by 60%, the resulting number would be what percent of m?

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C. 144
D. 224
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If positive integer m were increased by 20%, decreased by 25%, and then increased by 60%, the resulting number would be what percent of m?

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let m be 100

1. after 20% increased :

100 ...........120

2. after decreased by 25% :

120 * 75% = 90

3.after 60% increased :

90 * 160% = 144.

The correct answer is C.
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If positive integer m were increased by 20%, decreased by 25%, and then increased by 60%, the resulting number would be what percent of m?

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let m =100
so 100* 1.2 *.75*1.6 = 144 IMO C
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