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A number is first decreased by 30% and then increased by 40%. The resulting number is again increased by 5%. What is the net increase or decrease percentage?

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1Decrease of 2.9%
2Increase of 2.9%✓
3Increase of 3.4%
4Decrease of 3.4%

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Increase of 2.9%

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