The price of fuel decreases by 35%, 55% and 35% in three successive months, but increases by 65% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month…

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The price of fuel decreases by 35%, 55% and 35% in three successive months, but increases by 65% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price? (Round off the answer to two decimal places.)

PYQPulse · Accepted Answer

Decreases by 68.63%

The price of fuel decreases by 35%, 55% and 35% in three successive months, but increases by 65% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price? (Round off the answer to two decimal places.)

Answer: A. Decreases by 68.63%