The salary of an officer is increased by 20


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The salary of an officer is increased by 20%. By what percentage should the new salary be reduced to restore the original salary?

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Let consider an amt =100

A/Q
100+100 of 20% = 100 + 20
120 of x% = 100
6x / 5 =100
x = 83.33
Reduced % = 100 - 83.33
= 16.67%

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