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A worker's daily wage was cut by 10%. By what percent must the new wage be raised to get back the original wage?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities

A9%
B11%
C $11 \frac{1}{9} %$
D10%

Step-by-Step Solution

Take ₹100 → ₹90 after the cut. To get back ₹10 on ₹90:

\frac{10}{90} \times 100 = 11 \frac{1}{9} %

. A 10% raise on ₹90 gives only ₹99.

Answer: C)

11 \frac{1}{9} %

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