Question
If Sohan’s monthly salary is (75/3)% more than Rohan’s salary, then by what percentage is Rohan’s salary less than Sohan’s?
Solution
ATQ,
Let the monthly income of Rohan be Rs. 350x.
Since Sohan’s income is (75/3)% = 25% more than Rohan’s income:
Now, the required percentage decrease:
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