Due to fall in manpower, the production in a company decreases by 35%. By what percentage should the working hours be increased to restore the original production?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 53.85%
Let initial production in a company be 100 units
According to the question
The production in a company decreases by 35% = 65 units
Hence, The working hours be increased to restore the original production = [(100- 65)/65] × 100
= 35/65] × 100 = 8 = 53.85%