Question

what is the final amount if 2024 is increased by 17% followed by a 15% decrease give your answer rounded to DP.

Answer 1

2024 + 0.17(2024) = 2368.08

2368.08 - 0.15(2368.08) = 2012.868

The final amount is 2012.868.

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Answer 2

2012.9

Explanation:

17% increase of 2024

17/100 × 2024

34408/100

344.08

344.08+2024

2368.08

15% of 2368.08

15/100 ×2368.08

0.15×2368.08

355.212

Since it's a decrease

2368.08-355.212

=2012.868~2012.9

So the final answer is 2012.9