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The salary of an employee was first increased by 10% and thereafter decreased by 7%. What was the change in his salary?

A4.5% increase

B2.3% decrease

C5.6% decrease

D2.3% increase

Answer:

D. 2.3% increase

Read Explanation:

(100+10) (100-7)/100 = (110x93)/100 = 1023/10 = 102.3 102.3 - 100 = 2.3% increase


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