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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2022General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ20. The increase in the price of a certain item was 25%. Then the price was decreased by 20% and then again increased by 10%. What is the resultant increase in the price?
Options
- A 5%
- B 10%
- C 12·5%
- D 15%
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Correct Answer
B 10%
Model Answer
Answer: option B, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).