Mahesh's salary was decreased by 40% and subsequently increased by 60%. What is the overall profit or loss?

4% loss

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8% loss

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4% profit

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2% loss

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Solution

The correct option is A
4% loss

Let salary be Rs.100

Reduced salary = Rs.60

Increased salary = Rs. (60+36) = Rs.96

Loss = Rs.(100-96) = Rs.4

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Mahesh's salary was decreased by 40% and subsequently increased by 60%. What is the overall profit or loss?

The correct option is A 4% loss Let salary be Rs.100 Reduced salary = Rs.60 Increased salary = Rs. (60+36) = Rs.96 Loss = Rs.(100-96) = Rs.4

The correct option is A
4% loss

Let salary be Rs.100

Reduced salary = Rs.60

Increased salary = Rs. (60+36) = Rs.96

Loss = Rs.(100-96) = Rs.4