A man's salary was reduced by 20%. By what percent must it be raised to bring it back to the original? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man's salary was reduced by 20%. By what percent must it be raised to bring it back to the original?

A. 30%

B. 22.5%

C. 25%

D. 20%

Answer: Option C

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After reduction 80, to reach 100, increase = (20/80)×100 = 25%.

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Price of rice reduced by 20%, allowing a person to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 120. Reduced price per kg is:

A. Rs. 4.8

B. Rs. 3.6

C. Rs. 4

D. Rs. 5.4

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Original x, xy=120. New 0.8x(y+5)=120 → 96+4x=120 → x=6, reduced price = 4.8.

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If 20% of a number is 60, the number is:

A. 360

B. 400

C. 240

D. 300

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.2x = 60 → x = 300.

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Number increased by 20%. By what % should new number be decreased to get original?

A. 18%

B. 15%

C. 16.67%

D. 20%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Original 100, new 120. Decrease % = (20/120)×100 = 16.67%.

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