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      Question

      If Arun’s salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently

      increased by 50%, then how much per cent did he lose?
      A 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 40% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 36% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let Arun’s original salary = ₹100 After 50% decrease: ₹100 - 50% of ₹100 = ₹100 - ₹50 = ₹50 After 50% increase on ₹50: ₹50 + 50% of ₹50 = ₹50 + ₹25 = ₹75 Loss = ₹100 - ₹75 = ₹25 Percentage loss = (25 / 100) × 100 = 25%

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