Question

A person's salary was increased by 50% and subsequently decreased by 50%. How much percentage does he loss or gain?

• A. Gain of 20%
• B. Loss of 30%
• C. Loss of 25%
• D. Gain of 50%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Loss of 25%

original salary be Rs.100 New salary = 100 + 50% of 100 = Rs.150 salary was decreased by 50%. Final salary = 150 - 50% of 150 = 75 Decrease in salary = 100 – 75 = 25 Required percentage = (25/100) × 100 = 25%