The salary of a person was reduced by 10%. By what percent should his reduced salary be raised so as to bring… · ABC26GN2134
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage · Exam: S.S.C., 2005 2007
The salary of a person was reduced by 10%. By what percent should his reduced salary be raised so as to bring it at par with his original salary?
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Explanation
Let the original salary be ₹100. New salary = ₹90. Increase on 90 = 10. Increase on 100 $=\left(\frac{10}{90} \times 100\right) \%=11 \frac{1}{9} \%$.
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