Question

The salary of an officer is increased by 40% and the next time it is reduced by 30%.The net change in his salary will be-

a. reduction by 10%
b. increase by 10%
c. reduction by 17%
d. reduction by 2%

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation

First salary was increased by 40% then was decreased by 30%

40% will be added and 30% will be subtracted.

So, Salary + 40% of Salary - 30% of salary = Salary + 10% of Salary

Answer is b) increase by 10%