A man's salary was reduced by 50% and then increased by 50%. Find the net change in his salary. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man's salary was reduced by 50% and then increased by 50%. Find the net change in his salary.

A. 30% decrease

B. 40% decrease

C. 25% decrease

D. 15% decrease

Answer: Option C

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0.5 × 1.5 = 0.75, 25% decrease.

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B. 1,28,125

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B. 4

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A. 33.33%

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C. 40%

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