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The number 900 is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Find the new number.(the ans is 864 apparently:/ I need steps)

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Explanation:

if 900 is increased by 20% then

120/100×900=1080

Decreasing it by 20% then

80/100×1080=864

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