Question

If $A$'s salary is $25\%$ higher than $B$'s salary, then how much percent is $B$'s salary lower than that of $A$'s?

• A. $16\%$
• B. $20\%$
• C. $25\%$
• D. $33\frac{1}{3}$%

Answer 1

The correct option is B $20\%$

It is given that $A$'s salary is $25\%$ higher than $B$'s salary.

Let $B$'s salary be Rs. $100$.

Then $A$'s Salary will be Rs. $125$.

$\therefore$ Required $\%$ $=\frac{25}{125}\times 100\%=20\%$