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If y is decreased by 20% and then increased by 60%, what is the new number, expressed in terms of y?
A. 0.28y
B. 0.60y
C. 0.80y
D. 1.28y
E. 128y
A. 0.28y
B. 0.60y
C. 0.80y
D. 1.28y
E. 128y
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If y is decreased by 20% and then increased by 60%, what is the new number, expressed in terms of y?
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x = y*0.8*1.6 = 1.28y.
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if y is decreased by 20% and then increased by 60%, what is the new number, expressed in terms of y?
Solution:
let x= number after increase then decrease
let y= initial value
x=(y(1-0.2))(1+0.6)
x=(y*(.8))*(1.6)
x=1.28y
Solution:
let x= number after increase then decrease
let y= initial value
x=(y(1-0.2))(1+0.6)
x=(y*(.8))*(1.6)
x=1.28y
