Question

The salary of an officer is increased by 25%. By what percent should the new salary be reduced to restore the original salary

Answer 1

20%

Explanation-

Let the salary be 100₹

Increased by 25% i.e. 25₹

New salary is 125₹

Now if we decrease it by 20%

20% of 125₹ is ₹25

Therefore ₹125-₹25=₹100