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Revision as of 17:23, 26 November 2022

Problem

Ana's monthly salary was $$2000$ 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

$\text{(A)}\ 1920\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(B)}\ 1980\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(C)}\ 2000\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(D)}\ 2020\text{ dollars} \qquad \text{(E)}\ 2040\text{ dollars}$

Solution

2000 times (1+20%) times (1-20%) equals to 1920.

The answer is $\boxed{A}$

See Also

1996 AJHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 17
Followed by
Problem 19
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