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The price of fuel decreases by 45%, 25% and 15% in three successive months, but increases by 45% in the fourth month. What is the percentage decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price? (Round off to 2 decimal places.)

Asked in RRB NTPC (UG) CBT-I · 2026
Successive Percentage Change · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudePercentageSuccessive Percentage ChangeThree or More PercentageRRB NTPC (UG) CBT-I2026
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Final change percentage = (Final Value − Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value × 100.

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Percentage has appeared in 137 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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