CSATPercentage, Profit & LossPercentage Arithmetic2025

The price (p) of a commodity is first increased by k%; then decreased by k%; again increased by k%; and again decreased by k%. If the new price is q, then what is the relation between p and q?

A

p(10⁴ - k²)² = q × 10⁸

B

p(10⁴ – k²)² = q × 10⁴

C

p(10⁴ - k²) = q × 10⁴

D

p(10⁴ – k²) = q × 10⁸

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

We start with the initial price $p$. **Step 1: Analyze the operations** The

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