Question

The salary of an officer is inceased by 25%. By what per cent should the new salary be decreased to restore the original salary?

Answer 1

Hey there mate!!   HERE IS YOUR ANSWER   100+ [100×(25/100) ] = 100+25 = 125  NEW SALARY= 125   125-25 = 100   = (25/125) × 100  = 1/5 × 100  = 20%     Hope it helps you! ヅ  ✪ Be Brainly ✪

Answer 2

Let 100 be salary of officer and is increased by 25% i.e, increased salary will be 125

Now new salary be decreased to restore the original salary i.e, 125 must be decreased to 100

hence % decrease is (125-100)/125*100=20% is the salary tnat must be decreased to restore original salary