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1). Decrease approximately by 20%2). Increase approximately by 2%3). Increase approximately by 20%4). Decrease approximately by 2% |
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Answer» LET the initial strength be x in 1997 ∴ the strength after 10% INCREASE in 1998 = x + 10x/100 = 11x/10 In 1999, there will be again decrease by 10% ∴ strength in 1999 = 11x/10 – 10% of 11x/10 = 99x/100 Then the strength increase by 10% in 2000 ∴ strength in 2000 = 99x/100 + 10% of 99x/100 = 1089x/1000 Finally, in 2001, the strength again DECREASES by 10% ∴ strength in 2001 = 1089x/1000 – (10(1089x/1000)/100) = 9801x/10000 Comparing the strength of 2001 with that in 1997, it is clear that the strength is decreased Decrease in strength = x – (9801x/10000) = 199x/10000 Percentage decrease = ((199x/10000)/x) × 100 = 1.99% decrease which is approximately equal to 2% decrease. |
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