Question

The number 40 is increased by 25​%. The result is then decreased by 50​%. What is the final​ number?

Answer 1

Answer:

the final number is 25

Step-by-step explanation:

Given number = 40

25% of 40 = 0.25(40) = 10

The number becomes = 40 + 10 = 50

50% 0f 40 = 0.5(50) = 25

Now the number becomes = 50 - 25 = 25

So the final number is 25

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Answer 2

Answer:

25

Step-by-step explanation:

25% of 40 is 10

40 + 10 = 50

50% of 50 is 25