Percentages

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

A price decreases by 25%25\% then increases by 40%40\% of the new price. What is the net percent change?

  • A

    Increase of 5%

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  • B

    Increase of 4%

  • C

    Increase of 10%

  • D

    Decrease of 5%

Explanation

0.751.40=1.050.75 \cdot 1.40 = 1.05, a 5%5\% increase.

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