SSC MTS 2024 · PYQ · Percentage · medium
The salary of a person was reduced by 20%. By what percentage should his reduced salary be raised so as to bring it at par with his original salary?
Answer
The correct answer is C: 25%. If original salary is x, reduced salary is 0.8x. Required increase = (x − 0.8x)/0.8x × 100 = 0.2/0.8 × 100 = 25%.
- A.20%
- B.30%
- C.25%✓ Correct
- D.22%
If original salary is x, reduced salary is 0.8x. Required increase = (x − 0.8x)/0.8x × 100 = 0.2/0.8 × 100 = 25%.
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