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− | 2000 times (1+20%) times (1-20%) equals to 1920. | + | 2000 times <math>(1+20%)</math> times <math>(1-20%)</math> equals to <math>1920</math>. |
The answer is <math>\boxed{A}</math> | The answer is <math>\boxed{A}</math> |
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Problem
Ana's monthly salary was in May. In June she received a 10% raise. In July she received a 20% pay cut. After the two changes in June and July, Ana's monthly salary was
Solution
2000 times $(1+20%)$ (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg) times $(1-20%)$ (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg) equals to .
The answer is
See Also
1996 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 19 | |
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