What single percentage change is equivalent to a 8% decrease followed by a 13% increase?

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Zoomzoom asked Nov 26, 2022

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What single percentage change is equivalent to a 8% decrease followed by a 13% increase?

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Zoomzoom asked Nov 26, 2022

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the answer is 5 increase

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5% increase

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-8% + 13% = 5%

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