What single decimal multiplier would you use to increase by 15% followed by a 17% decrease?

0.9545

Step-by-step explanation:

Let an integer be x.

If x is increased by 15%, then the value of the number would be

115/100x=1.15x

If 1.15x is decreased by 17%, then the value of the number would be:

(100-17) / 100*1.15x

83/100*1.15x=0.9545x

0.9545

Step-by-step explanation:

15 % increase

1.15 times

17% decrease

0.83 times

increase followed by decrease

1.15*0.83 = 0.9545