Question

Megan increases 600 by 10%.

She then decreases the result by 10%
What is her final number?

Answer 1

Her final number would be
549

Answer 2

Her final number is 594.

Explanation:

Increase 600 by !0%:

0.1 * 600 = 60

600 + 60 = 660

Decrease result by 10%:

0.1 * 660 = 66

660 - 66 = 594