A companies sales increased 33 1/3% in 1986, decreased by 30% in 1987, decreased by 25% in 1988 and increased by 20% in 1989. Total sales in 1989 were what percent of the sales at the beginning of 1986?

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2022-09-02

A companies sales increased 33 1/3% in 1986, decreased by 30% in 1987, decreased by 25% in 1988 and increased by 20% in 1989. Total sales in 1989 were what percent of the sales at the beginning of 1986?

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Mekhi Parker

Mekhi Parker

Beginner2022-09-03Added 18 answers

Let initialy be x
increase of 33.31 = (1.3333)x
decreased by 30 = (1.3333)(0.7)x
decreased by (25) = (1.3333)(0.7)(0.75)x
Increased by 20 = (1.3333)(0.7)(0.75)(1.2)x = 0.84x
so 84%

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