During a clearance event, the price of a jacket is reduced by 20%. A week later, the store applies an additional 15% discount on the already reduced price. Finally, due to limited stock, the price is increased by 25%. What is the overall percentage change in the final price compared to the original?
(a) 10% decrease
(b) 15% decrease
(c) 20% decrease
(d) 5% increase

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During a clearance event, the price of a jacket is reduced by 20%. A week later, the store applies an additional 15% discount on the already reduced price. Finally, due to limited stock, the price is increased by 25%. What is the overall percentage change in the final price compared to the original?
(a) 10% decrease
(b) 15% decrease
(c) 20% decrease
(d) 5% increase

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Assume original price = ₹100
After 20% off: ₹100 &times; 0.80 = ₹80
After 15% off: ₹80 &times; 0.85 = ₹68
After 25% increase: ₹68 &times; 1.25 = ₹85
Net change = ₹85 &minus; ₹100 = &minus;₹15
So, 15% decrease with rest to original price is observed.

Hence, option b is correct.

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During a clearance event, the price of a jacket is reduced by 20%. A week later, the store applies an additional 15% discount on the already reduced price. Finally, due to limited stock, the price is increased by 25%. What is the overall percentage change in the final price compared to the original? (a) 10% decrease (b) 15% decrease (c) 20% decrease (d) 5% increase