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A man's wages were decreased by 50%. The reduced wages were increased by 50%. He had a loss of

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35%
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25%
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20%
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 25%
Here, x = -50 and y = 50.
The net % change in wages

=(x+y+xy100)%

=(50+5050×50100)% or25%.
Since the sign is -ve, he has a loss of 25%.

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