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The salary of a man decreased from Rs. 20000 per month to Rs. 15000 per month. . Find the decrease percent.

Q: The salary of a man decreased from Rs. 20000 per month to Rs. 15000 per month. . Find the decrease p

Decrease in salary = 20000 – 15000 = 5000 Decrease percent = 5000/20000*100 = 25%

A 20%

B 15%

C 18%

D 25%

E None of these

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The salary of a man decreased from Rs. 20000 per month to Rs. 15000 per month. . Find the decrease percent.

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