The price of a machine is increased by 20%. Due to a fall in demand, the increased price is then decreased by 25%. Finally, the price is again increased by 10%. The overall percentage change in the price of the machine is:
1% decrease
Combined multiplier: \(1.20\times0.75\times1.10 = 0.99\).
Net change: 1% decrease.
Hence, the overall percentage change in the price of the machine is a 1% decrease.
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