Which amount is larger and by how much? A positive number a or the same number a increased by 50% and then decreased by 50% of the result
The same number a is larger, by 50%.
I disagree with the bot , as to the "how much" part =
choice 1 : the number a
choice 2 : then number a, increased by 50%, then decreased by 50%
= a(1.5)(.5) = .75a
= 75% of a