A's salary is 20% less than B's. If B's salary is 5000, A's salary is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's salary is 20% less than B's. If B's salary is 5000, A's salary is:

A. 4200

B. 4800

C. 4000

D. 3500

Answer: Option C

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A's salary = 5000 × 0.8 = 4000.

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