2026 AMC 8 Problem 4

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4.

Brynn’s savings decreased by 20%20\% in July, then increased by 50%50\% in August. Brynn’s savings are now what percent of the original amount?
8080
9090
100100
110110
120120
Answer: E
Concepts:percentage
Small hint:
Use 100100 as the original amount
Big hint:
After July, multiply by 0.80.8; after August, multiply by 1.51.5
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Written solution:
If the original amount is 100100, then after a 20%20\% decrease Brynn has 8080. Increasing by 50%50\% gives 80⋅1.5=12080\cdot1.5=120, so the savings are 120%120\% of the original amount.
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