Problem: Interest rate in 1996 was increased by 10% of that of previous year. In 1997 it wasdecreased by 10% of that of the previous year. Compared to 1995, what is the interestrate in 1997?
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Correct Answer: Ans.1%
Explanation:
Let, the interest rate in 1995 was Tk. 100
So, interest rate in 1996 is (100 +10% of 100) = Tk. 110
So, in 1997 the interest rate = Tk. (110-$\frac{110\times 10}{100}$)= Tk. 99
So, the interest rate decreased = (100-99) = 1%