Question

40 decreased by 5% then increased by 5%

Answer 1

Your answer is 38.

Explanation:

40-(5%*40)

40*5%=2

40-2=38

Answer 2

39.9

Explanation:

First multiply 40 by 0.05. This gives you 2. 40 - 2 = 38.

Then to increase by 5%, multiply 38 by 0.05. This gives you 1.9 and add this to 38. 38 + 1.9 = 39.9