Question

    Ramesh's salary was reduced by 10% and then the reduced

    salary was increased by 10%. What was his ultimate loss?
    A 0% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let Ramesh's original salary be ₹100 (we choose 100 for simplicity, since percentages are easier to calculate).
    10% of ₹100 = ₹10

    Reduced salary = ₹100 - ₹10 = ₹90
    10% of ₹90 = ₹9

    Increased salary = ₹90 + ₹9 = ₹99
    Original salary = ₹100

    Final salary = ₹99

    Loss = ₹100 - ₹99 = ₹1
    So, the ultimate loss is ₹1, which is 1% of the original salary .

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