A shopkeeper increases the price of an article by 25% and then offers a discount of 20%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
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- 0%
- 5% increase
- 5% decrease
- 10% decrease
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
To solve the problem, we need to determine the net effect of a price increase followed by a discount, both expressed in percentages.
1. Understanding the Concepts:
- Price Increase: An upward change in price, expressed as a percentage of the original price.
- Discount: A reduction applied after the increase, on the increased price.
- Net Change Formula: When an increase of x% is followed by a decrease of y%, the net percentage change is given by:
\[ \text{Net \% change} = x - y - \frac{xy}{100} \]
2. Given Values:
- Increase = 25%
- Discount = 20%
3. Calculating the Net Percentage Change:
\[ \text{Net \% change} = 25 - 20 - \frac{25 \times 20}{100} = 5 - 5 = 0\% \]
Final Answer:
There is no net change in the price; the overall percentage change is 0%.
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