John's Salary Was Decreased By 50% And Subsequently Increased By 50%.

1.	John's Salary Was Decreased By 50% And Subsequently Increased By 50%. How Much Percent Does He Loss?
Answer» Let John's INITIAL SALARY = RS.100 After decreasing by 50%, John's salary = Rs. 50 (because it will become HALF) After subsequently increasing by 50%, John's salary =50×100+50/100=50×150/100= Rs.75 LOSS = 100-75=Rs.25 Loss percent =25/100×100=25%. Let John's initial salary = Rs.100 After decreasing by 50%, John's salary = Rs. 50 (because it will become half) After subsequently increasing by 50%, John's salary =50×100+50/100=50×150/100= Rs.75 Loss = 100-75=Rs.25 Loss percent =25/100×100=25%.

John's Salary Was Decreased By 50% And Subsequently Increased By 50%. How Much Percent Does He Loss?

Answer»

Let John's INITIAL SALARY = RS.100

After decreasing by 50%, John's salary = Rs. 50 (because it will become HALF)

After subsequently increasing by 50%, John's salary

=50×100+50/100=50×150/100= Rs.75

LOSS = 100-75=Rs.25

Loss percent =25/100×100=25%.

Let John's initial salary = Rs.100

After decreasing by 50%, John's salary = Rs. 50 (because it will become half)

After subsequently increasing by 50%, John's salary

=50×100+50/100=50×150/100= Rs.75

Loss = 100-75=Rs.25

Loss percent =25/100×100=25%.