Quantitative comparisonQuestion 542 of 550

Compare the two quantities: The original price is positive. Quantity A: The price of an item after a 10% increase and then a 10% decrease Quantity B: The original price of the item

  1. Quantity A is greater
  2. Quantity B is greater
  3. The two quantities are equal
  4. The information is not enough
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Correct answer: Quantity B is greater

Price × 1.1 × 0.9 = price × 0.99. This is less than the original price. B is greater.

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