Employees reduced by 25%. To keep total wage bill same, wage per head must increase by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Employees reduced by 25%. To keep total wage bill same, wage per head must increase by:

A. 30%

B. 33.33%

C. 25%

D. 20%

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

New employees 0.75, wage per head multiplier = 1/0.75 = 1.3333, increase 33.33%.

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A's marks 30% more than B, B's 20% less than C. A=156, C's marks:

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