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Vijay's salary was reduced by 50%. Again the reduced salary was increased by 50%. Then what will be the % loss in salary?

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Let the salary =100 Rs.
Reduce=50%
Now salary=50 Rs.
then 50% of 50=50100×50=25Rs
Now salary=50+25=75Rs.
loss=10075=25
loss %=25100×100=25%

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