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Aptitude · Q154

Percentage

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 154

Q154

The tax imposed on an article is decreased by 10% and its consumption is increased by 10%. Find the percentage change in revenue from it.

A.
10% increase
B.
2% decrease
C.
1% decrease
Answer
D.
11% increase

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Net % effect on revenue
= - 10 + 10 -
= - 1
Hence % reduction in revenue = 1%