The price of fuel decreases by 50%, 35% and 50% in three successive months, but increases by 45% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price? (Round off the answer to two decimal places)
Given:
Successive price changes:
Formula Used:
Final Value = Initial Value
Solution:
Let the original price be 100.
Price after 1st month =
Price after 2nd month =
Price after 3rd month =
Price after 4th month =
Change in price = Initial Price - Final Price
Change = 100 - 23.5625 = 76.4375%
Rounding off to two decimal places gives a decrease of 76.44%
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (a)
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