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A shirt's price is increased by 20% and then discounted by 20%. The final price is what fraction of the original?
ASame as original
B$80\%$ of original
C$120\%$ of original
D$96\%$ of original
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. $96\%$ of original
(1.20)(0.80) = 0.96. Final price is 96% of original (a net 4% decrease). The naive '20 − 20 = 0' is the trap.
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