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SSC CHSL 2024 · PYQ · Percentage · medium

If Arun's salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%, then how much per cent did he lose?

Answer

The correct answer is C: 25%. Let salary = 100. After 50% decrease = 50.

  1. A.40%
  2. B.36%
  3. C.25%✓ Correct
  4. D.10%

Explanation

Let salary = 100. After 50% decrease = 50. After 50% increase on 50 = 50 × 1.5 = 75. Net loss = 100 – 75 = 25, which is 25% of original salary.
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