Question

50 oz of juice increased by 20% is 60%. However, 60 oz decreased by 20% is not 50 oz. Explain why.

Answer 1

20% of 50 oz is 10 oz, but 20% of 60 oz is 12 oz.

Explanation:

Because 60 is a much bigger number than 50, so the change of percentage will also be greater.

Answer 2

20% of 50 oz is 10 oz, but 20% of 60 oz is 12 oz.

Explanation:

This is because 60 is a larger number than 50, so percentage changes to it will be larger.

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