Question

The cost of a television was $500. The cost was increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. What was the final price of the television? Plz show the work :)

A. $450
B. $495
C. $500

Answer 1

C, $500

Explanation:

the answer would remain the same as its initial value ($500) because if it were to be increased by 10%, which would be 550, and then decreased by that same 10%, it would still end up being $500.

it would look like this:

$500+10%=$550

$550-10%=$500

i hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Answer:495

Explanation:

500 x .1 = 50

550 x .9 = 495