Question

If John's salary was decreased by 50 % and subsequently increased by 50% then what would be the loss percent in his salary

Answer 1

Let his allery be 100 . So after 50%, his sallery remains 50. Now then it is increased by 50%, it means it is increased ny 25. So the sallery becomes 75, which is 25%less than original one

Answer 2

the loss percentage would be 25% as 100% -(50+25)% =25%