What is the final amount if 2024 is increased by 17% followed by a 15% decrease? Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

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Answer:

2059.20

Explanation:

2024 increased by 17% is

2024 * 1.17 = 2368.08

2368.08 reduced by 15% is

2368.08 ÷ 1.15 = 2059.20

KingFeming answered Feb 16, 2022

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