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The number 200 is increased by 50​%. The result is then decreased by 25​%. What is the final​ number?

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Answer:

250 because when you add 50% you're adding a hundred and when you subtract 25% you're subtracting 50 so you get 250

User Acolchagoff
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Answer:

225

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200 by 50%=250 50-25=25 250-25=225

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