Arithmetic Ability
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Q.

What percent decrease in salaries would exactly cancel out the 20 percent increase ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the orginal salary = Rs. 100. New's salary = Rs.120. Decrease on 120 = 20. Decrease on 100 = [(20/120)*100]% = (16 + 2/3) %.
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