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Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 19

A number was increased by 40% and there after decreased by 40%. The net change in the number in percentage is:

  1. 16% decrease

  2. 32% decrease

  3. no change

  4. 16% increase

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Answer: (A) 16% decrease

Explanation

1.4 × 0.6 = 0.84, so the number falls by 16%.