Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A number is increased by 20%. To get back to the original number, it must be reduced by:
A20%
B16.67%
C25%
D15%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 16.67%
Reduction % = [20/(100+20)] * 100 = 16.67%.
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