the price of an article is reduced by 25%. in order to retain the original price, by what percent should the present price be increased?
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25%
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the initial price be x.
Increase in price = 25% of x = 25x/100
Increased price = 25x/100 + x = 125x/100
Thus, amount to be decreased = 125x/100 - x = 25x/100
Therefore, percentage amount to be decreased =
[(25x/100)/x] * 100% = 25%(Ans)
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