A number is first increased by 16% and then increased by 14%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 30%. What is the net increase or decrease percent in the original number

let the no. 100 after 16% increase it becomes 116 after 14%increase 116 + 116*14% =132.24 after 30% decrease. =132.24 - 132.24*30% = 92.57 decease in original no. = 100 - 92.57 = 8.43

First 16+14+16x14/100=132.24 Now 132.24*30%=92.57 100-92.57=8.43