Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A man's salary was reduced by 50%. Again the reduced salary was increased by 50%. Find his loss in percentage.
A0%
B20%
C25%
D50%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 25%
Loss % = (x/10)^2 = (50/10)^2 = 25%.
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