A man's wages was reduced by 50% . Again the reduced wages was increased by…
2024
A man's wages was reduced by 50% . Again the reduced wages was increased by 50% . FInd out the percentage effect on his salary .
- A.
Remains same
- B.
Increases by 50%
- C.
Decreases by 50%
- D.
Decreases by 25%
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Correct answer: D
Let the original salary be 100.
After a 50% reduction: salary = 100 × (1 - 0.50) = 50.
After a 50% increase on the reduced salary: salary = 50 × (1 + 0.50) = 75.
Overall change = 75 - 100 = -25, which is a 25% decrease from the original salary.
Answer: Decreases by 25%