A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change?

A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change?

Explanation

Let original number = 100

Increase 30% ⇒ 130

Decrease 10% ⇒ 130 - 13 = 117

Net change = 117 - 100 = 17% increase