A number is increased by 10% and the result is then increased by 20%. What is the net percentage increase?

A. 32%

B. 31%

C. 33%

D. 30%

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Answer: A. 32%

Answer: (A) 32%

Shortcut (successive change): \(a + b + \frac{ab}{100} = 10 + 20 + \frac{200}{100} = 32\%\).

Plain: 100 → 110 → 132, a net rise of 32%.

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