A ticket to the fair initially costs $10. The price is increased by 15%. Then, the price is decreased by 25% (from the already increased price). What is the final price of the ticket?

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A ticket to the fair initially costs $10. The price is increased by 15%. Then, the price is decreased by 25% (from the already increased price). What is the final price of the ticket?

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increased price = $10 + $10×15% = $11.50

decreased price = $11.50 - $11.5×25% = 8.625

Stephen Curial answered Feb 21, 2018

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