Multiple choice

The income of a man was first reduced by 50%. Again his income was increased by 50%. How much percent was his loss or gain?

  1. No loss or gain

  2. 25% loss

  3. 25% gain

  4. 30% loss
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let original income = 100. After 50% reduction: 100 × 0.5 = 50. After 50% increase: 50 × 1.5 = 75. Final income is 75, which is a 25% loss from original 100. The loss occurs because the 50% increase applies to the reduced amount (50), not the original (100).

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