If Ramu’s salary is 30% less than Somu’s salary, then by how much percent is Somu’s salary more than Ramu’s salary?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 42.86%.
Let the Somu's salary be x
Ramu's salary is 30% less than Somu’s salary
Ramu's salary = x - 30/100x = 0.7x
Difference = x - 0.7x = 0.3x
So,
Percentage increase = Difference/Ramu's salary × 100
⇒ 0.3x/0.7x × 100
⇒ 3/7 × 100 = 300/7 = 42.86%
Thus, Somu's salary is 42.86% more than Ramu's salary