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A salary is increased by 10%, then by a further 20%, and is finally decreased by 25%. The net result is a decrease of what percent?

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  • A5
  • B2
  • C0.5
  • D1

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Take 100: . Net change = −1, a decrease of 1%.
Answer: D) 1

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