A price rises 20%, then falls 10%. Overall change?
A8% rise
B10% rise
C8% fall
DNo change
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 8% rise
The multipliers 1.2 and 0.9 yield 1.08, an 8% net rise.
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