Water tax is increased by $20 \%$ but its consumption is decreased by $20 \%$. The increase or decrease in the expenditure is:

  • A
    $4 \%$ decrease
  • B
    $4 \%$ increase
  • C
    $8 \%$ decrease
  • D
    $8 \%$ increase

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