[PSSSB JE (CIVIL PUB HEALTH), 2024]

6. A number is increased by 15% and then reduced by 15%. What is the effective increase or decrease in the original number?

1. Does not change

2. Decreases by 2.25%

3. Increases by 2.25%

4. Increases by 2.75%

Correct Answer :

Decreases by 2.25%