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**
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