2026 AMC 8 Problem 4

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Brynn's savings decreased by $20\%$ in July, then increased by $50\%$ in August. Brynn's savings are now what percent of the original amount?

$80$

$90$

$100$

$110$

$120$

Answer: E

Concepts:percentage

Difficulty rating: 770

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Written solution:

If the original amount is $100$ , then after a $20\%$ decrease Brynn has $80$ . Increasing by $50\%$ gives $80\cdot1.5=120$ , so the savings are $120\%$ of the original amount.

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