A man’s wages were decreased by 50%. Again, the reduced wages were increased by 50%. He has a loss of?
Choose the correct option.
A) 35%
B) 25%
C) 20%
D) 30%
E) none of these
Here, x = - 50 and y = 50   Therefore, the net % change in value   = ( x + y + xy/100) %   = [- 50 + 50 + ( -50 x 50)/100]% or - 25%   Since the sign is negative, there is loss of 25%   ANSWER:25%
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A man’s wages were decreased by 50%. Again, the reduced wages were increased by 50%. He has a loss of?