The quantities x and y are positive. If x is decreased by 20 percent and y is
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The quantities x and y are positive. If x is decreased by 20 percent and y is increased by 20 percent, then the product of x and y is
A) Unchanged
B) Decreased by 4%
C) Increased by 5%
D) Decreased by 6%
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