A woman’s wage was reduced by 50%. Again, the reduced wage was increased by 50%. Her loss in terms of percentage is?
Maths / Percentage MCQs Math — Multiple-choice practice
- A. 50%
- B. 25%
- C. 35%
- D. None of these
Correct answer
25%
Explanation
Explanation Let original wage = 100 Reduced wage = 50 Increased wage = 50 + 50% of 50 = 50 + 25 = 75 Loss = 100 - 75 = 25 Loss % = (25/100) × 100 = 25%
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