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    Question

    A person’s monthly salary is Rs 25,000. It is

    increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%. What is his final salary and overall percentage change?
    A Rs 22,500 and 28% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 37,070 and 17% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 27,000 and 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 27,900 and 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial salary = 25,000 After 20% increase: Increase = 20% of 25,000 = 0.20 × 25,000 = 5,000 New salary = 25,000 + 5,000 = 30,000 Then 10% decrease: Decrease = 10% of 30,000 = 0.10 × 30,000 = 3,000 Final salary = 30,000 − 3,000 = 27,000 Net change = 27,000 − 25,000 = 2,000 increase Percentage change = (2,000 / 25,000) × 100 = 8% Answer: Final salary = Rs 27,000; overall increase = 8%.

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