Question

The number 360 is increased by 25​%. The result is then decreased by 50​%. What is the final​ number?

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Part 1
The final number is
  
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Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The final number is 135.

Answer 2

360 * 1.25 * 0.50 = 225

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

I'm sorry, but that calculation is incorrect.

First, the number 360 is increased by 25%:

360 * 1.25 = 450

Then, the result is decreased by 50%:

450 * 0.50 = 225

Therefore, the final number is 225. Thank you for pointing out the mistake.