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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 67

Neeraj’s earning was decreased by 60% and after that subsequently increased by 60%. Find the final loss % on his earning?

  1. 12%

  2. 36%

  3. 4%

  4. 5%

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Answer: (B) 36%

Explanation

Take the earning as 100. After a 60% decrease it is 40; a 60% increase on 40 adds 24, making 64. The net loss is 100 − 64 = 36%.