Determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is true, give two examples to illustrate it. If it is false, give a single counterexample.If the price of an air conditioner is raised by 17% and then lowered by 17%, the price will be the same as the original price.
What will be an ideal response?
False. Possible counterexample: Let the original price be $1000. After the price is raised, it will be 
After this is reduced by 17% it will be 
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A. 
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B. 
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C. 5 hr
D. 
hr