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What single percentage change is equivalent to a 17% decrease followed by a 12% increase​

User Yckart
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Answer:

7.04% decrease

Explanation:

Lets use 5 example

5*0.17=0.85

5-0.85=4.15

4.15*0.12=0.498

4.15+0.498=4.648

7.04% of 5 is 4.648

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