The size of a quantity first doubles and then increases by a further 16%. After...

JAMB 1979

The size of a quantity first doubles and then increases by a further 16%. After a short time its size decreases by 16%. What is the net increases in size of the quantity?

A. \(\frac{59300}{625}\)
B. \(\frac{50900}{625}\)
C. 200%
D. +100%

Project Topics and Materials, Post-UTME past questions - Download now or upload yours to get paid

NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Let x rept. the size of the quantity

2x + \(\frac{116}{100}\) x \(\frac{-84}{100}\)

= 200%

Previous Next

Go back to Maths classroom

Report an Error Ask A Question Download App

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

{{ settings.no_comment_msg ? settings.no_comment_msg : 'There are no comments' }}

Quick Questions

MENTION SIX ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES? Answer this

7 Answers · Engineering · 7 years ago
A pack of 52 playing cards is shuffled,and a card is drawn at random. Find the probability that it is... Answer this

0 Answers · Mathematics · 3 hours ago
A pack of 52 playing cards is shuffled,and a card is drawn at random. Find the probability that it is... Answer this

0 Answers · 3 hours ago

Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts

The size of a quantity first doubles and then increases by a further 16%. After...

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

Modal title

Report

Block User

{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}

Quick Questions

Post your Contribution

Sign In