The increase in the price of a certain item was 25 Then the price was decreased by 20 and then again...........

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The increase in the price of a certain item was 25%. Then the price was decreased by 20% and then again increased by 10%. What is the resultant increase in the price?

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Explanation:

Let the initial price be Rs. 100.
After 25% rise, the new price = 100 + 25% of 100 = Rs. 125
After 20% fall, the new price = 125 – 20% of 125 = Rs. 100
After 10% rise, the new price = 100 + 10% of 100 = Rs. 110
So, resultant percentage increase in price = 10%