A persons salary iis decreased by steps of 25%, 15% and 10%. What will be the percentage decrease, i

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01 Apr 2019 Percentage

A persons salary iis decreased by steps of 25%, 15% and 10%. What will be the percentage decrease, if the salary is decreased in a single shot?

OPtion

1) 40.625
2) 42.625
3) 41.625
4) 43.625
5) 44.625
6) 45.625
7) 39.625
8) 38.625
9) 37.625
10) None of these

Solution

Decreased salary = = 100 * 0.75 * 0.85 * 0.9 = 57.375
Single shot percentage = 100 - 57.375 = 42.625

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (0)