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What is the final amount if 1015 is decreased by 6% followed by a 19% increase?
Give your answer rounded to 2 DP. plse be QUICK

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Answer:

1135.38

Step-by-step explanation:

Original amount  = 1015;

First decrease = 6%

Followed by an increase  = 19%

Unknown:

Final amount:

Solution:

If 100% of a value implies multiplying by 1;

        6% decrease  = 0.94

        19% increase  = 1.19

Now;

Final amount  = 1015 x 0.94 x 1.19  = 1135.38