The number 360 is increased by 25%. the result is then decreased by 50%. what is the final number?

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4 April, 00:36

The number 360 is increased by 25%. the result is then decreased by 50%. what is the final number?

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Kaitlin Lozano · Answer 1

25%=.25

360*.25=90

360+90=450

50%=.5

450*.5=225

225 is the final number

Jasmin Armstrong · Answer 2

Increased by 25%

25%=0.25

increased by 25% means 360 + (360 times 0.25) = 360+90=450

decreased by 50%

450 times 0.50=225

450-225=225

answer is 225