Math, asked by ranawat0209, 5 months ago

Ranjay's salary was raised by 20% and then reduced by 20%. Find the percentage change
in his salary

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Answered by asahilthakur

21

Answer:

4% decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

Let his original salary be Rs.100.

Salary after increasing 20% = 120% of Rs.100 = Rs.120

Salary after decreasing 20% = 80% of Rs.120 = Rs.96

96 < 100

Hence, net decrease = 100 - 96 = 4

Percentage change = 4/100 × 100 = 4%

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