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Which number is greater, and by how much? 600, or 600 decreased by 20% and then increased by 20% of the result

User Benbeel
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Answer:

600

Explanation:

Which number is greater, and by how much? 600, or 600 decreased by 20% and then increased by 20% of the result.

600 decreased by 20% and then increased by 20% of the result

600 - (0.2 x 600) = 480

480 + (0.2 x 480) = 576

600 > 577

So, 600 is greater.

User Mahagony
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Answer:

The original 600

Explanation:

600 is 600

20% of 600 is 480. 120%(20% increase) of 480 is 576.

600 is the winner

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