You increase the size of a page by 30%. Then you decrease it by 30%. What is the size of the page now?

2 answers:

8 0

Lets use 1 to solve this problem because it is easiest to show.

Multiply 1 by 1.3 for a 30% increase (1*1.3=1.3).

Then multiply 1.3 by .7 for a 30% decrease. (1.3*.7=.91)

Therefore the page had a 9% reduction from its original size or is 91% of its original size.

Mariana [72]2 years ago

7 0

Answer:

Smaller the size you started with

Step-by-step explanation:

Because for example 100 times .30 is 30 100+30=130 and 130 times .30 is 39 100-39=91. 100 > 91

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