Question

An item costs $36. The price is increased by $15, then reduced by $15. Find the percent of increase and the percent of decrease.

A) The percent of increase is about 42%, whereas the percent of decrease is about 29%.
B) Both the percent of increase and the percent of decrease is about 42%.
C) Both the percent of increase and the percent of decrease is about 29%.
D) The percent of increase is about 42%, whereas the percent of decrease is about 79%.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A I believe.