SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 50

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q50

The salary of an employee is increased by 30%. By what percentage should the new salary be reduced in order to restore the original salary? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 23.08%.

Percentage reducution = 30100+30×100\frac{30}{100+30}\times100 = 300/13 = 23.08%