Question

Pls help fraction and percent word problem

From 2012 to 2014, the cost of limes fell by 20%. Farmers increased the cost of limes by 20% from 2012 to 2013. How much did the cost fall from 2013 to 2014, after the farmers were removed?

(A) 20%
(B) 33.3%
(C) 50%
(D) 66.6%
(E) 80%

Answer 1

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2012 - 2014 = -20%

2012 - 2013 = +20%

2013 - 2012 = 1 = 100%

Soo :

100% - 20%

= 80% (E.)

Answer 2

2012 - 2014 = -20%

2012 - 2013 = +20%

2013 - 2012 = 1 = 100%

Soo :

100% - 20%

= 80% (E.)

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