A man‘s wage was reduced by 50%. Again the reduced wage was increased by 50%. Find his loss in terms of… · ABC26GN2132
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage · Exam: R.R.B. 2008
A man‘s wage was reduced by 50%. Again the reduced wage was increased by 50%. Find his loss in terms of percentage.
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Explanation
Let original wage $=₹100$. New final wage $=150\%$ of ($50\%$ of ₹100) $=₹\left(\frac{150}{100}\times\frac{50}{100}\times 100\right)=₹75$. Loss $=25\%$.
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